Checking Tightness Of Rear Wheel Studs; Checking Rear Wheel Bearing Play By Tilting Wheel; (Inspection Iii); Checking Swinging Arm Bearings, Adjusting If Necessary - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
(Inspection I)
•
Tighten the rear wheel studs with a torque
wrench.
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Tightening torque:
Rear wheel studs ....................................... 105 Nm
Checking rear wheel bearing play by
tilting wheel

(Inspection III)

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Tilt the rear wheel to and fro across its axle.
•
If play is detected, fit new shims to rear wheel
drive or renew bearings.
Checking swinging arm bearings,
adjusting if necessary

(Inspections I and III)

•
Grip rear tyre and try to move it sideways, brac-
ing against the frame.

Greasing the side (prop) stand pivot

(Inspections I, II and III)

•
Check free movement of side (prop) stand and
grease if necessary.
•
Grease pivot point (arrow).
Lubricant:
For side (prop) stand pivot........... Shell Retinax EP2
Checking function of side (prop)
stand contact switch

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

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Place the motorcycle on the auxiliary stand,
BMW No. 00 1 550.
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Select a gear and switch on the ignition.
•
Slowly extend the side (prop) stand and watch
the neutral indicator light.
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Note:
As the stand is extended, the neutral indicator light
should come on briefly.
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