Sump Guard Removal; Test Ride - BMW R850 Maintenance Manual

Sump Guard Removal (GS only)
Tools
socket – 10mm
ratchet
channel lock pliers
Note: Before you do the test ride, remove the sump guard (skid/bash plate) from
the bottom of the engine in preparation for the oil and filter change after your test
ride. It is much more pleasant to do before the engine is hot.
1. Remove the four nuts holding the sump guard on, using a 10mm socket and
ratchet
Note: If the rear (or front) studs come out with the nuts, loctite the studs into the
engine block after you remove the nuts. Once off, the nuts can be removed by
holding the rubber spacer with channel lock pliers. The rear nuts are self-locking
and will remove more easily after a few removals. (R1100GS may have the self-
locking nylock nuts front and rear).
2. Clean the stones, dirt, and dried mud from the sump guard plates.
Note: If you do not ride your GS offroad, you can consider leaving the sump
guard plates off permanently for easier oil changes.
Test Ride Bike
1. Take the bike out for a test ride, ~15 min., to get the bike to operating
temperature for the throttle body sync and fluid changes in the next several
procedures.
2. After the ride, check for oil leaks around the valve covers.
Parts
loctite(?)
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