Installing Telescopic Fork; Removing Slider Tube Bridge With Slider Tubes - BMW C1 Repair Manual

Installing telescopic fork

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following:
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Remove all traces of old thread-locking com-
pound from the threads.
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Tighten the fastener securing the brake line to
the slider tube bridge.
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Caution:
Check that the system moves freely by compress-
ing/extending the suspension in the straight-ahead
position and with the steering turned to the full lock
positions.
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Caution:
When installing new telescopic forks, check the
clearance of the ABS sensor.
Additional work when installing new telescopic forks
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Check the ABS sensor gap and adjust if neces-
sary
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Operating fluids:
BMW telescopic fork
oil ........................................ 0.32 l (0.56 Imp. pints/
0.34 US quarts)/slider tube
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Tightening torques:
Leading link to fork slider bridge
( + Loctite 243) ........................................... 127 Nm
Fastener, brake hose to slider tube bridge
...................................................................... 5 Nm
Fixed tube to fork bridge .............................. 52 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
Replacing sealing rings for
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slider tube
Removing slider tube bridge with
slider tubes
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Caution:
Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake
calliper has been removed.
Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhe-
sive masking tape if necessary.
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Raise the vehicle with lifter, BMW No. 00 1 570.
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Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the
parking mechanism down).
– Remove the brake calliper.
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