BMW R 1100 S, Repair Manual

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31.6
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten the ball joint in the leading link using
socket,
BMW No. 31 5 601 , and Allen key,
BMW No. 31 5 603 .
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Caution:
To prevent grease from escaping and the ingress of
dirt, ensure that sleeve is correctly located on ball
joint.
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[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS – sensor gap: .................................................
................. 0.45 ... 0.55 mm (0.01771 ... 0.0217 in)
X
Tightening torque:
Ball joint to leading link
(clean Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Fastener securing fixed tube in fork bridge
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
Removing and installing fork bridge
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Disengage fuel tank and pull to the rear.
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Disconnect plug of ignition lock.
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Attach the handlebar to a crane and release the
fastener securing the handlebar to the fork
bridge.
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Remove fasteners (cable ties) securing Bowden
cable for starting-speed increase and brake line.
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Remove fastener securing fixed tube in upper
fork bridge while holding the hexagon of the fixed
tube.
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Remove fastener securing fork bridge to frame.
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Note:
The screw pin is a press fit in the angular-contact
ball bearing: remove as a complete unit.
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Remove fork bridge.
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Remove ignition/steering lock.
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........................................................... Group 51
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Caution:
Align the punch mark on the handlebar with the gap
between the clamp blocks.
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Tightening torque:
Fastener securing fork bridge to frame
(clean Loctite 243)........................ 130 Nm
Fastener securing fork bridge to fixed tube
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
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