Checking Tyre Pressures; Checking Tightness Of Rear Wheel Studs - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Checking clutch fluid level
– Place the motorcycle on its centre stand so that
it is level.
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Turn the handlebars to full right lock.
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Note:
The level of fluid in the expansion tank rises as the
clutch lining wears.
•
Check the level of clutch fluid at the inspection
glass.
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Warning:
Safe operation of the clutch is not guaranteed if the
fluid level is below the centre of the inspection glass.
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Do not permit the clutch fluid to drop below the
level for initial filling (see arrow); if necessary,
check clutch system for leaks.
Required level with new clutch lining:
.................................................Upper ring marking
00.34

Checking tyre pressures

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Check/correct tyre pressures.
Tyre pressures:
One-up................................. front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
One-up.................................. rear 2.9 bar (41.2 psi)
Two-up ................................ front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
Two-up ................................. rear 2.9 bar (41.2 psi)
Two-up with luggage............ front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
Two-up with luggage............. rear 3.2 bar (46.4 psi)
Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
X
Tightening torques:
Rear wheel studs ....................................... 105 Nm
Installing the aerial
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1
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Place cap (3) on aerial.
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Tighten stub aerial (2) to aerial bracket (1)
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Cap (3) has a bayonet fitting: turn it clockwise
1/8 of a turn to secure.
X
Tightening torques:
Nut, stub aerial............................................... 3 Nm
3
2
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