BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 212

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31 6 521
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Slacken round nut (1) with pin-wrench adapter,
BMW No. 31 6 521, then tighten to 25 Nm.
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Turn forks back and forth twice from lock to lock,
and leave the forks at the full left lock position.
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Mark a 40 mm (1.58 in) arc with adhesive tape or
similar (arrow) around the circumference of the
locking plate at the steering head.
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Align the mark on pin-wrench adapter,
BMW No. 31 6 521, with the right-hand end of
the marked arc.
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Note:
40 mm (1.58 in) around the circumference of the
locking plate corresponds to an angle of rotation
of 60 °.
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Turn the round nut clockwise until the pointer on
pin-wrench adapter, BMW No. 31 6 521, reach-
es the left-hand end of the marked arc.
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Remove the mark/adhesive tape from the locking
plate.
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Caution:
Check the mating faces of the fork bridge and
knurled nut, rub down with an oilstone if necessary
and clean.
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Tighten the counter-tube.
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Install fork bridge.
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Firmly tighten locknut.
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Tighten the clamping screws of the fork bridge.
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Check play and freedom of movement.
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Note:
Use the punch marks (arrow) to align the handlebars
as shown.
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Warning:
Begin by tightening the front securing screws (as
viewed in the forward direction of travel) of the clamp
blocks, then tighten the rear securing screws.
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Install handlebars and impact pad.
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Lift front wheel clear of the ground and perform
final check.
– With the front wheel off the ground, the weight of
the forks must be enough to turn the steering all
the way to the left and right full lock positions as
soon as the handlebar is moved away from the
straight-ahead position.
– If local points of stiffness are detected when the
handlebar is moved to and fro, renew the steer-
ing head bearings.
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Tightening torques:
Initial torque, round nut ................................ 25 Nm
Back off through angle of rotation .................... 60 °
Counter-tube to steering head bearing ........ 65 Nm
Hexagon nut to counter-tube ....................... 65 Nm
Clamp screws at fork bridge ........................ 21 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
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