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 1150 GS Repair Manual

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Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the
bleed screw.
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Reinstall socket-head grub screw (2) in the filler
adapter.
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Caution:
The motorcycle is not permitted on the road without
the grub screw in place and secure in the filler
adapter.
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Correct the fluid level.
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Reinstall the reservoir lid with rubber diaphragm
in position.
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Tighten the reservoir cover carefully and without
using force.
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Align the clutch fitting with the mark on the han-
dlebar.
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Resecure the handlebar in the correct position
(punch marks aligned).
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Recheck the fluid level.
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Tightening torque:
Grub screw in filler adapter .......................... 10 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
Consumables
Brake fluid .....................................................DOT 4
Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
(Inspection I)
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Tighten the rear wheel studs with a torque
wrench.
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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.
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