Removing And Installing Fork Bridge - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten the ball joint in the leading link using
socket, BMW No. 31 5 601, and Allen key,
BMW No. 31 5 603.
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Caution:
To prevent grease from escaping and the ingress of
dirt, ensure that sleeve is correctly located on ball
joint.
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[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS – sensor gap: .................................................
................. 0.45 ... 0.55 mm (0.01771 ... 0.0217 in)
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Tightening torque:
Ball joint to leading link
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Fastener securing fixed tube in fork bridge
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
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Removing and installing fork bridge

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Disengage fuel tank and pull to the rear.
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Disconnect plug of ignition lock.
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Attach the handlebar to a crane and release the
fastener securing the handlebar to the fork
bridge.
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Remove fasteners (cable ties) securing Bowden
cable for starting-speed increase and brake line.
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Remove fastener securing fixed tube in upper
fork bridge while holding the hexagon of the fixed
tube.
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Remove fastener securing fork bridge to frame.
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Note:
The screw pin is a press fit in the angular-contact
ball bearing: remove as a complete unit.
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Remove fork bridge.
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Remove ignition/steering lock.
........................................................... Group 51
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Caution:
Align the punch mark on the handlebar with the gap
between the clamp blocks.
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Tightening torque:
Fastener securing fork bridge to frame
(clean thread + Loctite 243)........................ 130 Nm
Fastener securing fork bridge to fixed tube
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
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