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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
(
179).
Disengage the number
plate carrier.
Front-wheel stand
Installing front-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand without
accompanying 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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