Removing/Installing Left Footrest System; Adjusting Left/Right Footrests; Adjusting Gear Shift Lever - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

Removing/installing footrest
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•
Remove lock washer, pin and torsion spring;
take off footrest.
L
Note:
When installing pin for footrest, grease with
Shell Retinax EP 2.
•
Remove footrest pad from footrest.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Lubricant:
.................................................. Shell Retinax EP 2
X
Tightening torque:
Footrest pad to footrest.................................. 4 Nm
Removing/installing brake light
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switch
•
Unscrew and remove the brake light switch.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
L
Note:
The brake light must come on when the rear-wheel
brake starts to slow the wheel.
X
Tightening torque:
Brake-light switch........................................... 5 Nm
Removing/installing left footrest
46 71
system
L
Note:
When installing pin for footrest, grease with
Shell Retinax EP 2.
46.22
Lubricant:
.................................................. Shell Retinax EP 2
X
Tightening torque:
Footrest to frame.......................................... 20 Nm
Footrest pad to footrest.................................. 4 Nm

Adjusting left/right footrests

46 71
•
Remove the right footrest system (
•
Remove the left footrest system.
•
Install the left/right footrest system in the alterna-
tive position.
L
Note:
Make sure that the left and right footrest systems
are both in either the upper or the lower position.

Adjusting gear shift lever

•
Remove screw (arrow) and reposition the gear
shift lever to suit the altered footrest position.
X
Tightening torque:
Footrest system to frame.............................. 20 Nm
Gearshift lever ................................................ 8 Nm
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