Removing And Installing Telescopic Fork - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Removing and installing telescopic
fork
Removing and installing telescopic
fork
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Secure stand, BMW No. 00 1 520, to motor-
cycle.
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Remove front wheel.
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Remove mudguard.
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[ABS] Remove sensor.
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Remove brake line retainer.
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Heat leading link mount at front to max. 120 °C
(248 °F) and unscrew.
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Release clamp securing fixed tube to upper fork
bridge.
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Remove retaining ring (1) from upper fork bridge.
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Release clamp securing handlebars.
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Remove handlebar from fork bridge.
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Pull telescopic fork down and remove.
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Disconnect plug of ignition lock.
1
31 5 600
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Heat screw securing ball joint to frame to max.
120 °C (248 °F) and remove, using socket and in-
ternal hexagon socket, BMW No. 31 5 600.
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Remove fork bridge.
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Remove ignition/steering lock.
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a
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten the ball joint with the socket and hex
socket, BMW No. 31 5 600.
e
Caution:
To prevent grease from escaping and the ingress of
dirt, ensure that sleeve is correctly located on ball
joint.
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[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS –
sensor gap: ........ 0.45...0.55 mm (0.018...0.022 in)
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