General Instructions; Tool Kit; Front Wheel Stand - BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual

General instructions

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The "Maintenance" chapter de-
scribes work involving the check-
114
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Further information about main-
z
tenance and repair work can be
obtained on DVD through your
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work.
If you are in doubt, consult an
authorized workshop, preferably
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Tool kit

Standard tool kit
1 Screwdriver handle
Use with screwdriver bit.
Topping up engine oil
( 117).
2 Open-ended wrench
Wrench size: 8/10 mm
Removing battery
( 143).
3 Open-ended wrench
Wrench size: 14
4 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
4 Remove light sources in
front and rear turn indi-
cators ( 136).
Remove battery cover
( 143).
Reposition windshield
( 79).
5 Torx wrench T40

Front wheel stand

Mount front wheel stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without an
additional center or auxiliary
stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Place the motorcycle on the
center stand or an auxiliary
stand before lifting it with the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.