Checking Tightness Of Rear Wheel Studs; Checking Rear Wheel Bearing Play By Tilting Wheel; (Inspection Iii); Checking Swinging Arm Bearings, Adjusting If Necessary - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

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Caution:
The motorcycle is not permitted on the road without
the grubscrew in place and secure in the filler adapt-
er.
•
Correct the fluid level.
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Place the reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm
in position.
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Tighten the reservoir cover without using force.
X
Tightening torque:
Grubscrew in filler adapter ........................... 10 Nm
Consumables
Brake fluid .....................................................DOT 4
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Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
(Inspection I)
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Check security of the rear wheel studs with a
torque wrench.
X
Tightening torque:
Rear wheel studs ....................................... 105 Nm
Checking rear wheel bearing play by
tilting wheel

(Inspection III)

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Tilt the rear wheel to and fro across its axle.
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If play is detected, fit new shims to rear wheel
drive or replace bearings.
Checking swinging arm bearings,
adjusting if necessary

(Inspections I and III)

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Grip rear tyre and try to move it sideways, brac-
ing against the frame.