BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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Checking throttle cable free-
dom of movement, checking for
chafes and kinks, replacing if nec-
essary, checking throttle cable play
Checking/adjusting idle speed and
throttle valve synchronization
(Inspections I, II and III)
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Test-ride the motorcycle until the engine is
warm, or allow the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
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Important:
Do not allow the engine to idle for longer than
20 minutes.
Oil temperature: ...................at least 90
°
C (130
°
F)
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Push back rubber cap (arrow) on throttle and
choke cables.
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Use the adjusting screws to adjust play of throttle
and choke cables.
Play of choke cable: ...... approx. 1 mm (0.0393 in)
Play of throttle cable: .... approx. 1 mm (0.0393 in)
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Turn the adjusting screws to adjust the play of
the cables for the left and right throttle valves.
Play of throttle cable: .....approx. 2 mm (0.0787 in)
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Connect the BMW Synchro hose to the vacuum
adapter and connect the cables to
BMW MoDiTeC.
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Adjust idle speed by turning the air bypass
screws while checking that the carburettors are
balanced.
Idle speed: ........................................ 1,100
±50 rpm
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Note:
Make sure that both throttle valves are closed.
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Important:
The sealed throttle valve stop screws may not be al-
tered since this may result in the manufacturer hav-
ing to readjust the basic idling flow rate
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Carefully turn the adjusting screw of the left throt-
tle valve and reduce play until the reading of the
Synchro tester changes.
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Turn the adjusting screw very slightly in the op-
posite direction until the reading returns to its
original value.
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Tighten the locknut to secure.
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Note:
Make sure that the reading does not change when
you tighten the locknut.
Adjust Bowden throttle cable play at throttle valve so
that no play is perceptible, but the throttle valve re-
liably contacts the stop screw (no strain on cable).
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