BMW R 1100 S, Repair Manual

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32.5
Removing and installing left
handlebar fitting
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Disengage fuel tank and pull to the rear.
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Remove securing screw (1) and remove handle-
bar weight.
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Pull off the grip.
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(Heated grips) Disconnect plug of grip heating.
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(Heated grips) Release cable shoe in connec-
tion.
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Remove lower plastic cover (3) on handlebar fit-
ting.
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Remove screw (4) securing lever for starting-
speed increase.
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Disengage Bowden cable for starting-speed in-
crease.
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Remove clutch switch (5).
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Remove mirror.
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Remove screws (6) securing multi-function
switch.
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
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Drain the clutch operating system.
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Disconnect clutch line from handlebar fitting.
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Loosen the multi-function screw (8) for the clutch
fitting and remove the fitting.
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Pull off the multi-function switch plug.
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Pull off the clutch switch plug.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
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Note:
Align the clamp joint line with the punch mark on the
handlebar.
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Fill and bleed the clutch operating system.
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Tightening torque:
Clutch line to clutch lever fitting ................... 14 Nm
Handlebar weight to handlebar .................... 21 Nm
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