Changing Oil In Telescopic Fork - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

[Dakar] Changing oil in tele-
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scopic forks
– Install stand, BMW No. 00 1 610, and place the
motorcycle on the stand.
– Relieve load on front wheel.
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Warning:
Note that screw plugs (1) at left and right are spring-
loaded.
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Release screw plugs (1).
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Position a drip tray beneath the telescopic forks.
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Slacken oil drain plugs (2) on left and right.
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Allow all the oil to drain off.
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Important:
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Dispose of used oil in an environmentally compati-
ble manner.
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Install the oil drain plugs (5) with new sealing
rings and tighten.
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Fill with specified quantity of oil.
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Lightly oil thread of screw plug.
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Note:
Check O-ring of screw plug for damage and renew
if necessary.
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Warning:
Note that screw plugs (1) at left and right are spring-
loaded.
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Install and tighten screw plugs on left and right.
Capacity per fork leg
............... 0.55 l (0.968 Imp. pints/0.581 US quarts)
Operating fluids:
Telescopic fork...................BMW telescopic-fork oil
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Tightening torque:
Oil drain plug.................................................. 6 Nm
Screw plug in fork ........................................ 25 Nm
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