BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Assembling pistons and conrods
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 Note:
[LT] Modified conrod length and pistons from 1993 
model year on
Comply with conrod weight tolerances.
Weight tolerance .............................................± 4 g
Assemble piston and conrod.
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 Note:
The oil bore in the conrod eye is on top in the in-
stalled position. The arrow marking on the piston 
crown must point in the forward-travel direction.
Install only pistons of the same make and the 
same weight category.
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 Caution:
Renew the piston pin circlip each time it is removed.
Removing and installing crankshaft 
pinion and rotor flange
Tightening torque:
Machine screw ............................................. 50 Nm
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