Removing And Installing Frame - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

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Removing and installing frame

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Remove fuel tank.
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Detach brake line from frame.
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[RS/GS] Detach fairing holder at frame.
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Caution:
Fairing will drop unless held securely.
If necessary, place foam rubber or similar material
below fairing panel.
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Detach ball joint at front of control arm and pull
telescopic fork forwards.
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Detach front suspension strut at top.
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Unscrew pin (1) from engine and remove.
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Screw the ball joint on handtight at the front of
the leading link.
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Detach struts (2) from frame and loosen at
engine.
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[RS] Using socket wrench insert with 6 mm
(0.2362 in) Allen key, BMW No. 31 5 600, detach
ball joint at fork bridge.
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[R] Detach handlebar from fork bridge.
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[R] Pull headlight holder forwards.
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Unfasten screw connection between fork bridge
and frame.
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RS
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Note:
Screw pin is a press fit in ball thrust bearing: remove
complete unit.
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[R] Detach oil cooler holder.
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Remove frame.
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Install in the reverse order of work.
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Tightening torque:
Frame to engine ........................................... 82 Nm
Struts to frame
(8.8 screw) ................................................... 47 Nm
(10.9 screw) ................................................. 58 Nm
Struts to engine
[RS] ............................................................. 47 Nm
[GS/R] ......................................................... 58 Nm
Fairing support bracket to frame .................. 20 Nm
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