Measuring Telescopic Fork; Checking Lower Fork Bridge - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Measuring telescopic fork

31 42 500
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Important:
After being involved in an accident, the telescopic
fork must be examined for cracks and damage.
L
Note:
When clamping the fork bridge into the vice, use soft
jaws.
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Clamp the fork bridge at the steering tube.
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Checking lower fork bridge

A
A
[Dakar]
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Install two new fixed tubes with test length A in
the lower fork bridge.
L
Note:
Use fixed tubes with caps installed.
Installed (test) length A
[GS] ............................................. 215 mm (8.46 in)
[Dakar] ........................................ 218 mm (8.58 in)
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Place two straight-edges, BMW No. 31 4 620,
across the upper and lower ends of the fixed
tubes.
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Important:
Replace distorted fork bridges.
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Check visually to determine any distortion.
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31 4 620
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