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Checking and adjusting operating clearance at front brake/clutch levers (BMW R1150GS)

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Front brake



Remove cover from throttle-cable relay.

Remove the lower section of the brake lever fitting.



Back off adjusting screw (1).

Note: Thread is secured with Loctite, if necessary heat slightly prior to facilitate removal.


Remove pivot screw (2) of lever and remove the lever.

Clean and degrease the threads of the adjusting screw.

Coat the threads of the adjusting screw with Loctite 648 or Loctite 270 and screw it a few turns into the lever.

Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pressure pin of the adjusting screw.

Install the lever, making sure that the metal tab on the microswitch is correctly positioned.

Tighten the adjusting screw until the lever has zero play.

Tighten the adjusting screw another full turn.

Apply sealing lacquer to the adjusting screw.

Fully assemble the fitting.

Tightening torque: Pivot screw, handlebar lever (2) — 11 Nm


(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can be released and tightened a number of times)

Clutch



Remove the lower section of the clutch lever fitting.

Remove the handlebar weight.

Remove the grip.

(Heated grips) Release the grip and pull it outwards.


Release the cold-start actuator and pull it outwards.

Back off the adjusting screw.

Note: Thread is secured with Loctite, if necessary heat slightly prior to facilitate removal.


Remove the pivot screw of lever and remove the lever.

Clean and degrease the threads of the adjusting screw.

Coat the threads of the adjusting screw with Loctite 648 or Loctite 270 and screw it a few turns into the lever.

Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pressure pin of the adjusting screw.

Install the lever, making sure that the metal tab on the microswitch is correctly positioned.

Tighten the adjusting screw until the lever has zero play.

Tighten the adjusting screw another half turn.

Apply sealing lacquer to the adjusting screw.

Fully assemble the fitting.

Tightening torque: Pivot screw, handlebar lever — 11 Nm


(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can be released and tightened a number of times)
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