[Rt] Removing And Installing Frame - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

[RT] Removing and installing frame

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Remove fuel tank.
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Detach handlebar from fork bridge.
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Detach fixed tubes at fork bridge.
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Remove fork bridge.
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Note:
Before removal, heat the bearing point to max.
120°C. The screw pin is a press fit in ball
thrust bearing: remove complete unit.
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Detach brake line from frame/open the lines.
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Remove the horn.
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Remove front suspension strut.
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Detach ball joint at front of leading link.
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Pull the leading link up and secure it with a strap.
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Unscrew pin (1) from engine and remove.
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Open cable strap (3) for ABS sensor line at fairing
holder.
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Detach fairing holder from frame.
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Caution:
Fairing section will drop unless held securely.
If necessary, place foam rubber or similar material
below fairing panel.
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Detach struts (2) from frame and loosen at en-
gine.
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Remove frame.
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Install in the reverse order of work.
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Pull the leading link up and secure with a strap.
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Tightening torque:
Leading link at ball joint
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Fork bridge to frame
(clean thread + Loctite 243)........................ 130 Nm
Frame to engine ........................................... 82 Nm
Struts to frame (10.9 screw) ......................... 58 Nm
Struts to engine............................................ 58 Nm
Fairing support bracket to frame .................. 20 Nm
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