The following guide is for the R850R built from 08/1994 to 08/2002
Model information
SAE 15W-50 API SE or 20W50 Mineral oil
Capacity 3.5 litres
SAE 75W-90
Capacity 0.8 litres
SAE 75W-90
Capacity 0.25 litres
DOT 4
N/A
Measurements taken on a cold engine:
- Intake 0.15mm
- Exhaust 0.30mm
12V 19AH
Dimensions approx (mm) 180(L) x 170(H) x 75(W)
Front spoked 110/80 x 18
cast 120/70 x 17
Rear spoked 140/80 x 17
cast 160/60 x 18
Headlight H4
Pilot 4w
Indicator 21w
Tail 21/5w
Maintenance schedule
- Change the engine oil and fit a new oil filter
- Check and adjust the valve clearances
- Check the operation of the clutch system
- Check the operation of the brake system
- Check throttle cable operation and freeplay
- Check spoke tension - wire spoked wheels
- Check and lubricate the stand pivots
- Check the side stand and starter circuit
- Check throttle synchronisation
- Check battery condition
- Fit a new air filter
- Bleed / test the ABS (only carried out by a BMW dealer)
- Fit new spark plugs
- Fit a new alternator belt
- Change oil in final drive / gearbox
- Change the brake fluid
- Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts
- Check the condition of wheels, wheel bearings and tyres
- Check front and rear suspension units
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