BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Checking frame with gauge
Remove fairing.
Support motor cycle with lifting gear, 
BMW No. 00 1 510.
Remove telescopic fork.
Outer bearing race at top and bottom remain in 
steering head.
[RS] Remove left and right footrest plate.
Release frame securing screw at gearbox.
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 Note:
After releasing the frame securing screw at the gear-
box, check that the screws can be screwed in again 
easily.
If this is not possible, the frame is in all probability 
distorted.
Fit adapter, BMW No. 46 5 606, instead of se-
curing screws.
Screw measuring discs, BMW No. 46 5 603, at 
the same level on the adapter.
Connect frame test gauge (1), 
BMW No. 46 5 600,at bottom of steering head 
and clamp together frame and gauge with spin-
dle (2), BMW No. 46 5 604, and crank (3).
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