BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 211

Checking and adjusting
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steering head bearing play,
renewing if necessary
(Inspections II and III)
Checking steering head bear-
32 00 454
ing play
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Lift front wheel clear of the ground.
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Move fixed fork tubes forward (arrows).
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Adjust the steering head bearing if play is per-
ceptible.
Checking and adjusting
32 00 454
steering head bearing play,
renewing if necessary
(Inspections II and III)
Adjusting steering head bear-
32 00 454
ing play
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Caution:
Cover or mask off the instrument cluster and trim to
prevent scratches.
1
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Remove impact pad (2).
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Remove clamp blocks (1).
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Remove the handlebar and place it in front of the
instrument cluster.
4
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Unscrew hex nut (5).
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Release clamping screws (3) at upper fork
bridge.
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Remove the upper fork bridge complete with the
ignition lock.
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Remove counter-tube (4).
2
E320010
3
5
E320020
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