BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual page 62

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Use pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500, to release hose
clip securing breather hose to air filter box.
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Remove air filter box.
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Remove starter-motor cover.
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Remove the starter motor.
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Disconnect plug for gearshift switch.
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Release the clutch slave cylinder and pull it out
of the housing.
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Release the battery carrier can pull it up and out
of the rubber mount.
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Remove the fuel distributor with injectors.
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Remove the gearbox securing screws.
23 1 820
23 1 820
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Always use guide pins, BMW No. 23 1 820, when
removing or installing the gearbox.
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Remove the windshield.
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Secure the top fork bridge to workshop crane,
BMW No. 46 5 640.
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Disconnect suspension strut from leading link.
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Heat the ball joint mount at the leading link to
max. 120 °C (248 °F) and disengage.
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Release throttle flap stub pipes.
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Remove the leading link caps.
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Remove the left screw cap.
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Remove the circlip at the right and the safety
cap.
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Remove the screw at the right and pull the shaft
out to the left.
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Caution:
Do not scratch the surface of the leading link.
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Pull telescopic fork forwards.
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Remove the leading link.
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Disconnect oil cooler return line from oil cooler.
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Remove screws securing oil cooler return line to
fairing bracket.
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Disconnect oil cooler supply line from engine.
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Disconnect plug for oil-temperature sensor.
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Disconnect plug for oil-pressure switch.
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Disconnect cables from three-phase generator.
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Disconnect cables from cable guide/engine.
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Disconnect plug from Hall sensor.
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Remove bolts from front frame.
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Pull off spark plug caps with special puller,
BMW No. 12 3 520.
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Disconnect Motronic control unit.
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Remove battery carrier.
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Disconnect ground cable from engine.
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Disconnect plug for side stand.
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Remove side stand with retaining plate.
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Remove manifolds.
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Remove front silencer.
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Use a strap with ratchet latch to secure bottom
fork bridge to top fork bridge.
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Note:
This precaution is necessary, as otherwise the fork
would fall apart.
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Use workshop crane to raise the entire front end
of the motorcycle.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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