General Notes - BMW S 1000 XR 2023 Rider's Manual

158 MAINTENANCE

GENERAL NOTES

The "Maintenance" chapter
describes work involving the
checking and replacement of
wearing parts that can be per-
formed with a minimum of ef-
fort.
If specific tightening torques
are to be taken into account for
installation, these are listed. An
overview of all required tight-
ening torques is contained in
the "Technical data" chapter.
Special tools and thorough
specialized knowledge are
required to carry out some
of the work described here.
If in doubt, contact a repair
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Microencapsulated screws
The microencapsulation is a
chemical threadlocker. An ad-
hesive is used to create a solid
connection between screw and
nut or component. Microen-
capsulated screws, therefore,
are suitable for single use only.
Regardless of the removal or
installation, the hole must al-
ways be cleaned. After re-
moval, the internal thread must
be cleaned to remove adhesive.
During installation, a new mi-
croencapsulated screw must be
used. Before removal, make
sure that you have suitable
tools for cleaning the thread
and a replacement screw. If
you carry out the work improp-
erly, the locking function of the
screw might no longer be guar-
anteed, which puts you in dan-
ger!
Disposable cable ties
Occasionally cables and wires
are secured with disposable
cable ties. To prevent cables
and wires from getting dam-
aged during removal, a suitable
tool must be used, e.g. diago-
nal cutting pliers.
For reinstallation, cables and
wires that were cut free must
be secured with new dispos-
able cable ties.
Protrusions should be cut off
with cable tie pliers.