BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual
31.8
Measuring telescopic fork
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Note:
After a collision, the telescopic fork must be exam-
ined for cracks and damage.
ined for cracks and damage.
Checking lower fork bridge
•
Clamp fork bridge at steering tube in vice with
jaw guards.
jaw guards.
•
Install two new fixed tubes with test length “A” in
lower fork bridge (1).
lower fork bridge (1).
Test installation length ”A” .......... 210 mm (8.268 in)
•
Place two test straight edges,
BMW No. 31 4 620, over the upper and lower
ends of the fixed tubes.
BMW No. 31 4 620, over the upper and lower
ends of the fixed tubes.
•
Determine any distortion by visual alignment (ar-
rows).
rows).
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Caution:
Replace distorted fork bridges.
31 4 620
LT310070
31 4 620
LT310080
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