BMW Motorrad R nineT/5, Rider'S Manual

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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".
Further information on mainten-
ance and repair work is available
from your BMW Motorrad author-
ised dealer in the form of a DVD.
Some of the work requires 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
1 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 14
Adjust the mirror arm
(
56).
2 Reversible screwdriver
blade
With star-head and plain-
tip ends
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel (
59).
Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
(
103).
3 Screwdriver handle
3 Top up the engine oil
(
86).
Use with screwdriver in-
sert
4 Torx bit, T25
Loosen positive battery
terminal.
5 T20 torx bit
Replacing bulbs for low-
beam and high-beam
headlight (
101).
Replacing bulb for side
light (
102).
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