Operating Instructions

190 MAINTENANCE
GENERAL NOTES
The 'Maintenance' chapter
describes work involving the
checking and replacement
of wear parts that can be
performed with a minimum of
effort.
Microencapsulated screws
The microencapsulation is a
chemical threadlocker. An ad-
hesive is used to create a solid
connection between screw and
nut or component. Microen-
capsulated screws, therefore,
are suitable for single use only.
After removal, the internal
thread must be cleaned to
remove adhesive. During
installation, a new microencap-
sulated screw must be used.
Therefore, before removal,
ensure that you have suitable
tools for cleaning the thread
and have a replacement screw.
If you carry out the work
improperly, the locking function
of the screw might no longer
be guaranteed, which puts you
in danger!
Additional information
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for in-
stallation, these are listed. An
overview of all required tight-
ening torques is contained in
the chapter "Technical data".
Information on additional pre-
ventive maintenance and repair
procedures is provided in the
repair manual for your motor-
cycle on DVD, which you can
obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough
specialized knowledge are re-
quired to carry out some of the
work described here. If you
are in doubt, consult a special-
ist workshop, preferably your
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.