1999-2004 BMW R 850 C / R 1200 C Repair Manual (286 P.)
Complete overhaul procedures for BMW cruiser twins: cylinder head torque, valve clearance adjustment, fuel filter replacement, brake pad renewal, rear wheel drive shimming, ABS sensor calibration, clutch hydraulics, transmission oil service.
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BMW Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: BMW R 850 C, R 1200 C
Build Years: 1999–2004
Technical Data:
- Engine design: Four-stroke flat twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, longitudinal installation, 4 valves per cylinder
- Engine displacement (R 850 C): 848 cc
- Engine displacement (R 1200 C): 1170 cc
- Power output (R 850 C): 37 kW (50 bhp) at 5250 min⁻¹
- Power output (R 1200 C): 45 kW (61 bhp) at 5000 min⁻¹
- Max. torque (R 850 C): 71 Nm at 4750 min⁻¹
- Max. torque (R 1200 C): 98 Nm at 3000 min⁻¹
- Idle speed: 750 ± 150 min⁻¹
- Engine oil capacity (with filter): 3.75 l
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Technical Scope and Specifications
- Covers 1999–2004 BMW R 850 C and R 1200 C motorcycles, including engine, electrical, drivetrain, and chassis configuration details
- Official BMW AG Motorcycle Division publication Order No. 01 71 0 008 872, dated 06.99
- Contains 47 specific tightening torque values and 17 diagnostic or removal procedure illustrations
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- This 1999–2004 edition provides the original manufacturer factory specifications for the flat-twin engine series across both R 850 C and R 1200 C builds.
BMW R 850 C / R 1200 C Manual Coverage
This 1999–2004 BMW R 850 C and R 1200 C factory manual documents core service operations through detailed organizational chapters. It details maintenance routines including inspection intervals, fault memory readout, and lubricant specifications for both the engine and transmission, while also providing complete instructions for engine removal, crankcase dismantling, and valve gear holder service.
The document also provides technical insights into clutch housing installation, alternator service, and fuel system maintenance. The fuel tank and exhaust system chapters provide torque settings and handling requirements for fuel pump assembly and oxygen sensor installation. Additional technical data points for the 1999–2004 BMW R 850 C are documented throughout the text.
Engine and Maintenance Reference Values
Torque values for the cylinder head nuts are specified at 20 Nm followed by two 90-degree angle stages in the engine section. The R 1200 C engine displacement is 1170 cc, while the R 850 C features 848 cc capacity. Valve clearance for the inlet is listed at 0.15 mm in the valve specification table. Gearbox oil capacity is 1.0 liters. How factory workshop documentation is structured defines the logical sequence of removal, dismantling, and assembly presented in these 286 pages.
Reference only — always consult a certified technician before performing service on this equipment. An official 286-page BMW AG Motorcycle Division workshop manual covering the 1999–2004 R 850 C and R 1200 C, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for the R-series build.
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