User Guide

46.45
Remove fork bridge.
Remove front suspension strut.
Remove the leading link.
Remove the leading link bearing.
Release screws securing gearbox to frame.
e Caution:
Maintain adequate clearance between frame and
gearbox and between cross-tube at top and gener-
ator; take care not to scratch the surfaces.
Use workshop crane, BMW No. 46 5 640, to
raise rear of frame high enough to take weight off
gearbox mounts.
Remove screws securing gearbox mounts.
Using workshop crane, BMW No. 46 5 640,
raise frame clear of engine.
Installing main frame
L Note:
See table below for correct order of assembly.
X Tightening torques:
Cross-member, left/right, to frame ............... 74 Nm
Cross-member, left/right, to engine.............. 41 Nm
Gearbox to frame ......................................... 70 Nm
Leading link to frame
(clean thread + Loctite 243)........................ 107 Nm
Leading link to clamping sleeve.................... 21 Nm
Fork bridge, top, to frame
(clean thread + new nut or Loctite 2701) .... 130 Nm
Fork stanchion to fork bridge........................ 45 Nm
Front suspension strut
to leading link/frame..................................... 43 Nm
Electronics box to main frame........................ 9 Nm
Wiring harness to main frame......................... 6 Nm
Fairing bracket to main frame M8................. 21 Nm
Leading link to slider tube bridge
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Steering damper to leading link
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 21 Nm
Hose clips, throttle-valve rail ...................hand-tight
Injection rail to cylinder head.......................... 9 Nm
Radiator holder to frame/
engine cross-member M6 ............................ 10 Nm
Clutch slave cylinder to gearbox .................... 9 Nm
Lower cross-tube to frame ........................... 41 Nm
Cable to starter .............................................. 6 Nm
Ground cable to upper cross-tube. ................ 6 Nm
Cable B+ to generator.................................. 10 Nm
Cable D+ to generator.................................... 2 Nm
Battery holder to frame M 6............................ 9 Nm
Retaining plate for brake line
to battery carrier............................................. 4 Nm
Brake line to frame M 5 .................................. 4 Nm
Union, brake hose and brake line................. 18 Nm
Brake line to ABS pressure modulator ......... 18 Nm
Brake hose to brake calliper......................... 18 Nm
Brake line at master cylinder ........................ 18 Nm
Master cylinder to footrest plate
(clean thread + Loctite 243)............................ 9 Nm
Bleed screw in brake calliper/
ABS pressure modulator.............................. 10 Nm
Retaining plate for plug connectors
to frame, left................................................... 9 Nm
Suspension strut, rear, to frame................... 43 Nm
Swinging arm to frame:
Left/right bearing studs .............................. 160 Nm
Threaded ring, right.................................... 200 Nm
Threaded ring, left........................................ 10 Nm
Lock ring.................................................... 160 Nm
Suspension strut to swinging arm ................ 50 Nm
Handwheel for adjusting spring strut
to rear frame ................................................ 21 Nm
e Caution:
Do not lay oil-filled rear-wheel drive on its side prior
to installation, as this will cause oil to escape when
the motorcycle is on the road (suction effect).
Rear wheel drive housing:
Fixed bearing stud bolt............................... 160 Nm
Floating bearing stud ..................................... 7 Nm
Locknut...................................................... 160 Nm
Reaction link to rear wheel drive .................. 43 Nm
Reaction link to frame .................................. 43 Nm
Rear wheel................................................. 105 Nm
Footrest system front to frame ..................... 21 Nm
Retaining plates in front of fork bridge
Fasteners, M 5 ............................................... 4 Nm
Fasteners, M 6 ............................................. 11 Nm
Fasteners, M 8 ............................................. 21 Nm
Instrument cluster to fairing bracket............... 6 Nm
Interior trim, instrument cluster
Handlebar to fork bridge, (follow installation
instructions for adjusting handlebars)........... 21 Nm
Holder for cruise control system to
fairing bracket ................................................ 8 Nm
Intake air pipe to fairing bracket ................... 10 Nm
Intake air pipe to radiator holder................... 10 Nm
Windscreen to windscreen adjuster
(clean thread + Loctite 243)............................ 2 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, top...................... 41 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, bottom
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 41 Nm
Exhaust system to cylinder head.................. 22 Nm
Retaining plate, exhaust system
to bearing mount.......................................... 41 Nm
Stirrup to retaining plate for exhaust system
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 30 Nm
Retaining hoop at silencer............................ 21 Nm
Fuel tank to frame, M 8 ................................ 21 Nm
Bridge to frame M 8 .................................... 21 Nm
Bridge to frame M 6 ...................................... 9 Nm
Temperature sensor to intake air silencer..... 15 Nm