
General instructions
The Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and repair
work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your vehicle, which is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of the technology involved.
If you are in doubt consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Toolkit
Standard toolkit
1
Screwdriver handle
2
Reversible screwdriver
blade
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
3
Torx wrench, T25/T30
T25 on short end, T30 on
long end
Replacing bulb for
high-beam headlight
(
Remove the number
plate carrier.
Front-wheel stand
Fitting the front-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without ac-
companying use of centre
stand or auxiliary stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxili-
ary stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Use basic stand with tool num-
ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-
bination with front-wheel ad-
apter (83 30 0 402 243).
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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Maintenance
Summary of Contents for K 1600GT 2018
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual K1600GT BMW Motorrad...
Page 18: ...1 16 z General instructions...
Page 20: ...2 18 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 32: ...5 Damping 6 Load 3 30 z Status indicators...
Page 58: ...3 56 z Status indicators...
Page 120: ...6 118 z Riding...
Page 160: ...8 158 z Maintenance...
Page 174: ...9 172 z Accessories...
Page 197: ...12 195 z Service...
Page 198: ...12 196 z Service...
Page 215: ...Work performed at km Date 12 213 z Service...
Page 216: ...12 214 z Service...
Page 234: ...14 232 z Index...