Measuring Telescopic Fork; Examining Slider Tube Bridge And Fork Bridge; Checking Runout Of Fixed Tube; Checking Runout Of Slider Tube - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Measuring telescopic fork

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Caution:
After an accident, always examine the telescopic
fork for cracks and signs of damage.

Examining slider tube bridge and fork bridge

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Check slider tube bridge and fork bridge for sur-
face irregularities.
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Caution:
Replace slider tube bridge/fork bridge if deformed.

Checking runout of fixed tube

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Place both ends of fixed tube in V-blocks.
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Turn fixed tube slowly and measure it with a dial
gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510.
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Caution:
Do not straighten distorted fixed tubes: always re-
place them.
Permissible runout: ................... 0.4 mm (0.016 in)

Checking runout of slider tube

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New fixed tube must slide freely into slider tube
without catching.
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00 2 510
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