Technical Data of front fork Technical Data K1200 LT Front suspension Type Telelever with anti-dive, leading link pivoted centrally on main frame. Fixed telescopic fork tube Fixed fork tube surface Hard chrome plated Fixed tube external dia., mm (in) 35 (1.38) Maximum...
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 No. 31 5 661, and bushing, BMW No. 315662. Note: Always replace lower wiper (4); replace upper wiper (1)...
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 No. 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 No. 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;...
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 No. 00 1 510, to oil sump. Remove fastener (5) securing suspension...
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)...