Front suspension and fork of motorcycle BMW K1200LT (1998-2009)

Technical Data of front fork
Technical DataK1200 LT Front suspension TypeTelelever with anti-dive, leading link pivoted centrally on main frame. Fixed telescopic fork tube Fixed fork tube surfaceHard chrome plated Fixed tube external dia., mm (in)35 (1.38) Maximum permissible...

Removing and installing telescopic forks and fork bridge
Remove left and right fairing side sections, tank cover and engine spoiler. Remove cover of fork bridge. See Group 46. Attach hoist, BMW # 001510, to oil sump.

Removing telescopic fork
Caution: Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhesive masking tape if necessary. Remove front and rear sections of the front mudguard. See Group 46. Remove front...

Removing fork bridge
Caution: Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhesive masking tape if necessary. Remove screw (1) securing handlebar to fork bridge. Remove protective caps...

Disassembling fork bridge
Removing and installing pot-type joints Remove wiper (1). Remove snap ring (2). Press out pot-type joint (3) with wiper (4) using mandrel, BMW # 31 5 661, and bushing, BMW # 315662. Note: Always replace lower wiper (4); replace upper wiper (1) if...

Installing fork bridge
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following. Caution: When installing, always use new micro-encapsulated nut. Tighten fastener securing fork bridge to frame with socket and adapter for socket-head...

Installing telescopic fork
Caution: When installing, always use new micro-encapsulated nut. Tighten fastener securing leading link to the fork slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert and adapter for socket-head screw, BMW # 31 5 600. Caution: Preinstall telescopic...

Assembly specification for telescopic fork
Caution: To ensure that the fork is installed without trapped stresses, observe the following instructions and the specified working sequence precisely. The front suspension strut is removed. Caution: Protect painted parts from scratching: apply...

Disassembling/assembling telescopic fork leg
Remove telescopic fork. Disassembling telescopic fork leg Caution: Screw plug (1) is press-fitted into top of fixed tube: do not attempt to slacken the plug. Note: Do not pull out fixed tube so far as to bring oil bore (arrow) past shaft sealing...

Measuring telescopic fork
Caution: After an accident, always examine the telescopic fork for cracks and signs of damage. Examining slider tube bridge and fork bridge Check slider tube bridge and fork bridge for surface irregularities. Caution: Replace slider tube bridge/fork...

Removing and installing slider tube bridge
Remove left and right fairing side sections and engine spoiler. See Group 46. Attach hoist, BMW # 00 1 510, to oil sump. Caution: Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Take care not to scratch wheel rim; cover...

Removing and installing front suspension strut
Removing front suspension strut Remove engine spoiler. Remove fairing side section. Remove upper section of fairing. Remove cover of fork bridge. See Group 46. Secure hoist, BMW # 00 1 510, to oil sump. Remove fastener (5) securing suspension strut...

Removing and installing steering damper
Remove front and rear sections of the front mudguard. See Group 46. Remove front wheel. See Group 36. Remove plug (arrow) in underside of slider tube fork bridge. Slacken fastener (2) securing steering damper to leading link. Caution: Fastener (1)...

Removing and installing leading link
Removing leading link Disconnect ground lead from battery and insulate. Caution: Comply with safety regulations; fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fairing side sections. Remove engine spoiler. See Group 46. Remove fuel tank. See Group 16. Attach...

Measuring the leading link
Warning: The leading link must be measured after an accident which could have damaged or distorted it. Remove right side section of fairing. See Group 46. Remove fastener (2) securing steering damper to leading link. Take off the protective cap (1)...