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R 1200 CL
PDI Procedures - Set Up
R 1200 CL Introduction
• Clean area under motorcycle com-
pletely ensuring any sharp objects
or nails are removed.
• Install fender. Unbolt the calipers
from the front forks.
• Loosen fork leg pinch bolts (5 & 6).
Remove axle bolt (4), axle (3), and
spacer (2) from forks.
• Ensure spacer seal (1) is positioned
onto hub (opposite side as shown).
• Coat axle lightly with Optimoly TA
(Never seize). Position wheel into
forks with spacer (2) in place and
slide axle through the front wheel.
• Align hole in axle so its parallel with
the ground. Tighten axle bolt to
specification.
• Install the calipers. Take care not to
scratch the rims when installing by
rotating taped section of rim to area
of calipers.
• Torque all fasteners with exception
of right fork pinch bolt (6).
• With assistance, lower and remove
crane. Remove rear straps and roll
bike off crate. Put side stand down.
• Sit on bike, apply front brake to hold
front wheel and repetitively bounce
the front end to compress the front
forks. As a final step, torque the
remaining right side pinch bolt to
spec.
Install wheel and calipers
Install Fender
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- Fender Bolts = 8 Nm (5.8 ft/lbs)
- Axle/Nut = 30 Nm (22 ft/lbs)
- Pinch Bolts = 20 Nm (15 ft/lbs)
- Caliper Bolts = 30 Nm (22 ft/lbs)