31.11
Installing telescopic fork
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While installation is basically a reversal of the re-
moval process, careful attention should be di-
rected toward 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 telescoping tube cross brace
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Attention:
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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Attention:
When installing new telescopic forks, check the
clearance of the ABS sensor!
Additional operations when installing new telescop-
ic forks
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Checking ABS/wheelspeed sensor gap, adjust-
ing as required
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....................................................See Group 34
Fluids and lubricants:
BMW Telescopic fork oil........0.32 l/telescopic tube
............................. (0.56 Imp pints/telescopic tube)
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Torque specification:
Leading link to telescopic tube brace
(+ Loctite 2701) .......................................... 127 Nm
Brake hose to telescopic tube brace
...................................................................... 5 Nm
Fork stationary tube to fork cross brace ....... 52 Nm
Handlebar to fork cross brace ...................... 21 Nm
ABS sensor .................................................... 9 Nm
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Replacing seal rings for tele-
scoping tube
Removing telescopic tube cross brace
with telescopic tubes
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Attention:
Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake
caliper has been removed.
Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhe-
sive masking tape if necessary!
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Raise vehicle with hoist,
BMW No. 00 1 570
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Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the
easy-lift mechanism down)
– Remove the brake caliper
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....................................................See Group 34
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