BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual page 215

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten the ball joint in the leading link using
socket, BMW No. 31 5 601, and Allen key,
BMW No. 31 5 603.
e
Attention:
To prevent grease from escaping and the ingress of
dirt, ensure that sleeve is correctly located on ball
joint.
Use the nuts securing the fixed tubes to the fork
bridge only once.
X
Tightening torque:
Leading link to ball joint
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Fastener securing fixed tube in fork bridge
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
Removing and installing fork
31 42
bridge
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Remove inner trim of fairing (
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Remove left side section of fairing (
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Disconnect ground (earth) cable from battery.
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[Radio] Remove left loudspeaker box.
1
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Disconnect plug (1) for the ignition/steering lock.
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Remove retainers of Bowden cables from han-
dlebar bridge.
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Remove both handlebars from fork bridge.
31.6
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Remove fastener securing fixed tube in upper
fork bridge while holding the hexagon of the fixed
tube.
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Remove threaded stud from frame.
L
Stud is a press-fit in angular-contact ball bearing, so
remove as a complete unit.
46.7).
a
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46.8). Remove fork bridge.
a
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
e
Use the nuts securing the fixed tubes to the fork
bridge only once.
X
Threaded stud to frame
(clean thread + Loctite 243)........................ 130 Nm
Threaded fastener, fixed tube to fork bridge
(free from oil and grease).............................. 45 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 21 Nm
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Note:
Attention:
Tightening torque:
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