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 motorcycle 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 motorcycle, which
is available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycle technology.
If you are in doubt consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Toolkit
Standard toolkit
1
Extension for screwdriver
blade
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel (
2
Screwdriver handle
3
Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head and
plain tips
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel (
56).
Replacing brake-light,
rear-light and rear-indic-
ator bulbs (
Removing battery
(
120).
4
Tool for oil cap
Top up the engine oil
(
96).
5
Torx bit, T25
6
Torx wrench, T30
Remove the flashing
turn indicator with fair-
ing panel (
116).
Tools service set
with supplementary toolkit
OA
8
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