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 (arrow).
- Use spanner to hold fixed tube at w/f 22 flats and remove 2 nuts (2) securing fixed tubes in fork bridge.
Caution: Nut is secured with thread-locking compound; heat if necessary, taking care not to overheat lines and cables.
- Remove fastener (4) securing fork bridge to frame with socket and adapter for socket-head screw, BMW No. 31 5 600.
Note: Stud is a press-fit in angular-contact ball bearing, so remove as a complete unit.
- Inside trim is easily scratched, so cover with masking tape or remove, if necessary.
- Remove fork bridge.
- Remove plug for ignition switch/steering lock (3).