General Instructions; Toolkit - BMW R 1200 RT 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 Extension for screwdriver
blade
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel ( 70).
2 Screwdriver handle
3 Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head and
plain tips
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel ( 70).
Replacing brake-light,
rear-light and rear-indic-
ator bulbs ( 128).
Removing battery
( 136).
4 Tool for oil cap
Top up the engine oil
( 110).
5 Torx bit, T25
6 Torx wrench, T30
Remove the flashing turn
indicator with fairing pan-
el ( 132).