Installation manual for BMW R 18 from 2021
• Revision: 00 • 19/01/2022 •
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Caution
Important safety advice:
Work undertaken on wheels and wheel axles poses a safety risk. This work may only be carried out by
appropriately qualified personnel. Faulty work can have serious consequences and may pose a threat to life and
health. Only undertake this installation if you are sufficiently qualified and have an official workshop manual as
well as all relevant service notifications available. Otherwise, we strongly recommend that the installation is
carried out or at least checked in a specialist workshop.
Any work in relation to the installation, removal and tightening torque of original parts should always be carried
out in compliance with the workshop manual.
All screws must be attached with thread-locking fluid. However, this should only be done after the installation is
complete.
It is your responsibility to check the product regularly and to determine if a service or replacement is required.
Please bear in mind that this product is a safety-relevant part of your vehicle. After a fall or collision, check the
product and if there is the slightest indication of damage, you must replace it.
This product has been designed for a standard vehicle. ABM® Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH makes no warranty or
guarantee of any kind for any damages whatsoever arising out of the combination with other component parts
not tested by ABM, as a consequence of improper installation or inadequate maintenance.
The installation of additional accessories (e.g. cases, bags, exhaust systems, ...) from the vehicle manufacturer or
other suppliers can impair the functionality of the product / vehicle and is therefore not permitted.
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Preparation
Prior to the retrofit, please read the entire safety information and installation manual carefully.
A motorcycle not securely positioned can fall over during the following work. Therefore, make sure that the
motorbike is positioned on solid, flat ground and is secured against falling over and rolling away.
Keep children and pets away from the work area and protect removed parts from damage.
When disassembling individual parts, please note which screws are used to fasten them. Keep these parts and
screws and unless specified otherwise, reuse when assembling.