Note: Check play when bearings are cold.
Lift front/rear wheel of the ground.
Tilt the front/rear wheel to and fro on the axle.
No play should be detected.
Replace the bearings if play is detected.
Inspecting front and rear wheel bearings, replacing if necessary (BMW F650GS)
(Inspection III)
Lift front/rear wheel of the ground.
Tilt the front/rear wheel to and fro on the axle.
No play should be detected.
Replace the bearings if play is detected.
Lift front/rear wheel of the ground.
Tilt the front/rear wheel to and fro on the axle.
No play should be detected.
Replace the bearings if play is detected.
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Replacing primary sealing boot, rear brake master cylinder
Replacing primary sealing boot, front brake master cylinder
Changing brake fluid
Checking operation of brake system and freedom from leaks, replacing if necessary
Checking the brake fluid level and topping up if necessary
Checking brake pads and discs for wear, replacing if necessary
Checking wheel spoke tension, adjusting if necessary
Checking clutch play, adjusting if necessary
Replacing fuel filter
Replacing air cleaner element
Replacing primary sealing boot, front brake master cylinder
Changing brake fluid
Checking operation of brake system and freedom from leaks, replacing if necessary
Checking the brake fluid level and topping up if necessary
Checking brake pads and discs for wear, replacing if necessary
Checking wheel spoke tension, adjusting if necessary
Checking clutch play, adjusting if necessary
Replacing fuel filter
Replacing air cleaner element
Checking chain, chainwheel and chain sprocket, replacing if necessary
Checking chain tension, adjusting if necessary
Checking battery acid level, adding distilled water if necessary
Cleaning and greasing the battery terminals, if necessary
Checking and adjusting steering head bearing play, replacing if necessary
Greasing the side and main stands and the brake pedal lever
Checking security of threaded fasteners
Final inspection with road safety and functional check
Checking chain tension, adjusting if necessary
Checking battery acid level, adding distilled water if necessary
Cleaning and greasing the battery terminals, if necessary
Checking and adjusting steering head bearing play, replacing if necessary
Greasing the side and main stands and the brake pedal lever
Checking security of threaded fasteners
Final inspection with road safety and functional check
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