Checking friction at ball joint/angular-contact ball bearing (BMW R1150GS)

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Raise the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand, make sure front wheel is clear of the ground.

Measure the breakaway moment to left and right from the central position of the handlebar using friction meter, BMW # 002570.

Note: To determine the friction value, increase torque very slowly.

Friction value:

• Measure at room temperature (above 20°C/68°F)
• Nominal value: — 1.0—2.0 Nm

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Article about repair motorcycles «BMW R-series R 1150 GS» (1999-2004): «Checking friction at ball joint/angular-contact ball bearing»: https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/R/R1150GS/chassis/fsusp/111699 <a href="https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/R/R1150GS/chassis/fsusp/111699">Checking friction at ball joint/angular-contact ball bearing</a> - article about repair motorcycles «BMW R-series R 1150 GS» (1999-2004) from section «Front suspension and handlebar». [url=https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/R/R1150GS/chassis/fsusp/111699]Checking friction at ball joint/angular-contact ball bearing[/url] - article about repair motorcycles «BMW R-series R 1150 GS» (1999-2004) from section «Front suspension and handlebar».