BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Measuring telescopic fork
L
 Note:
After a collision, the telescopic fork must be exam-
ined for cracks and damage.
Checking lower fork bridge
Clamp fork bridge at steering tube in vice with 
jaw guards.
Install two new fixed tubes with test length “A” in 
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.
Determine any distortion by visual alignment (ar-
rows).
e
 Caution:
Replace distorted fork bridges.
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