General Instructions; Toolkit - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

General instructions

8
The "Maintenance" chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
108
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
z
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 spe-
cialist workshop, preferably your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.

Toolkit

Standard toolkit
1 Torx wrenches T15, T25,
T30
Removing body panels
Removing luggage carri-
er ( 105).
2 Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head and
plain tips
Replacing turn indicat-
or bulbs, front and rear
( 128).
3 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 14
Adjust the mirror arm
( 64).
4 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 8/10
Removing battery
( 136).
5 Tool for oil cap
Top up the engine oil
( 110).
Tools for adjusting
suspension settings
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA) OE