Installing Telescopic Fork - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Installing telescopic fork

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When installing, always use new micro-encapsulat-
ed nut.
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Tighten fastener securing leading link to the fork
slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert
and adapter for socket-head screw,
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Preinstall telescopic forks, make sure they are under
no strain and tighten fasteners to specified torques.
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Insert left and right fixed fork tubes (2) into fork
bridge (1).
1
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Compress the telescopic fork.
L
Note:
If the telescopic fork was disassembled, fill each leg
with specified quantity of oil.
Capacity of each fixed fork tube..... 0.47 +/-0.01 l
2
(0.827 +/-0.018 Imp. pint; 0.496 +/-0.011 US quarts)
Telescopic
fork oil grade .................... BMW telescopic fork oil
KL310020
X
Oil drain plug................................................ 12 Nm
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Caution:
Caution:
Tightening torque:
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