BMW Motorrad K 1600B Series, Rider'S Manual

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General instructions
The 'Maintenance' chapter de-
scribes work involving the check-
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main-
tenance and repair work is pro-
vided in the Repair Manual for
your vehicle on DVD, which you
can obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult an authorized
workshop, preferably your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Tool kit
Standard tool kit
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
3 Torx wrench, T25/T30
T25 on short end, T30 on
long end
Replacing high beam
light source (
136).
Removing the license
plate carrier.
Front wheel stand
Mounting front-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without an
additional center or auxiliary
stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Place the motorcycle on the
center stand or an auxiliary
stand before lifting it with the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.
Use basic stand with part
number (83 30 0 402 241) in
combination with front-wheel
adapter (83 30 0 402 243).
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
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