Checking Headlight Beam Angle, Adjusting If Necessary; Checking Tightness Of Rear Wheel Studs; Checking Tyre Pressures - BMW R 1100 S 1999 Repair Manual

Checking headlight beam angle,
adjusting if necessary
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Motorcycle on level surface.
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Rider's weight on motorcycle (approx. 80 kg/
176 lbs).
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Move swivel lever to horizontal position (basic
setting).
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Turn the adjusting screw to correct the headlight
beam throw.
Lateral adjustment:
........................ Adjusting screw on left of headlight
Vertical adjustment:
......................Adjusting screw on right of headlight
Turn screw anti-clockwise:............... longer throw
Turn screw clockwise: ..................... shorter throw
Setting for headlight beam angle adjuster
.... -12 cm (4.7 in) over a distance of 10 m (32.8 ft)
00.18
Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
X
Tightening torque:
Rear wheel studs ....................................... 105 Nm

Checking tyre pressures

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Check/correct tyre pressures.
Tyre pressures:
Solo ..................................... front 2.2 bar (31.3 psi)
............................................. rear 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
Two-up ................................ front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
............................................. rear 2.7 bar (38.4 psi)
S000240
Two-up + luggage ................ front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
............................................. rear 2.9 bar (41.2 psi)
S000080