Removing/Installing Leading Link; Removing Leading Link - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

Removing/installing leading link

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Removing leading link

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Important:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal first, then
the positive terminal.
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Disconnect ground lead from battery and insu-
late.
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Important:
Comply with safety regulations; fuel lines are pres-
surised.
– Remove fuel tank ( 16.5).
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– Remove the engine spoiler and holder
( 46.14).
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Secure lifter, BMW No. 00 1 510, to oil sump.
– Remove the right-hand air intake pipe (
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Detach the right radiator from its holder and
press it forward.
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Detach the brake line holder at the front right of
the frame.
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Detach the front brake line at the fairing holder
and the slider tube bridge.
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Detach the steering damper from the leading
link.
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Loosen the front suspension strut at the top and
detach it at the bottom from the leading link.
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Disconnect the leading link from the slider tube
bridge.
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Remove the lid of the electronic equipment box.
– Remove Motronic control unit (
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Detach the electronic equipment box and wiring
harness from the frame.
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Pull the wiring harness out of the electronic
equipment box.
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Take off the electronic equipment box.
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Tie up the wiring harness.
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Important:
Always replace the ball thrust bearing and the
grooved ball bearing together.
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Detach the leading link at the clamp sleeve.
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Undo the leading link pivot at the frame.
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Heat the frame to approx. 100 °C (212 °F) at the
right pivot bearing seat.
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46.17).
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Remove grooved ball bearing and clamping
sleeve, using puller spindle M 14,
BMW No. 31 5 693,
M 14 nut with mount, BMW No. 31 5 694,
and support, BMW No. 31 5 696.
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Push the leading link to the left and pull forward
13.5). to remove.
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Note:
Extend the telescopic fork and press the suspen-
sion strut forwards.
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31 5 693
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