Measuring Telescopic Fork; Check Slider Tube Bridge; Checking Runout Of Fixed Tube - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Measuring telescopic fork

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Caution:
After an accident, always examine the telescopic
fork for cracks and signs of damage.

Check slider tube bridge

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Check that the slider tube bridge is flat.
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Caution:
Renew slider tube bridge if distorted.

Checking runout of fixed tube

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Place both ends of fixed tube in V-blocks.
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Rotate fixed tube slowly and check with dial
gauge while doing so.
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Caution:
Do not straighten distorted fixed tubes: always re-
new them.
Permissible runout: ................... 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
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