BMW R 1100 RS User Manual

31.16
Removing and installing front
suspension strut
•
[RS] Coat lower suspension strut pivot with
Never Seeze.
L Note:
Only applies to plain bearings.
X Tightening torque:
Spring strut to frame .................................... 47 Nm
Spring strut to leading link
[RS] (8.8 bolt)............................................... 43 Nm
[RS] (10.9 bolt)............................................. 50 Nm
[GS/R/RT] (10.9 bolt)................................... 50 Nm
[R] Removing and installing steering
damper
•
Heat steering damper mount to max. 120 °C and
detach it.
Removing and installing ball head
•
Unscrew ball head.
•
When installing, locknut must make contact with
piston rod/end of thread; lock ball head against
nut.
e Caution:
Do not dismantle the steering damper.
X Tightening torque:
Steering damper at slider tube bridge mount
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 20 Nm
Steering damper mount at slider tube bridge
(clean thread + Loctite 2701).......................... 9 Nm
Steering damper at leading link mount
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 20 Nm
Steering damper mount to leading link......... 20 Nm
Joint head to locknut.................................... 20 Nm
Checking the steering damper
•
Freedom from play at ball head.
•
Freedom from play at piston rod.
– Turn the steering to the left and try to rock the
front end of the housing radially to and fro.
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2701
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2701
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120
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2701
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BMW R 1100 RS Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	R 1100 RS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English