BMW C1 200 - Measuring Telescopic Fork; Examining Telescoping Tube Cross Brace and Fork Cross Brace; Checking Runout of Fixed Tube

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Measuring telescopic fork
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Attention:
After an accident, always examine the telescopic
forks for cracks and signs of damage!
Examining telescoping tube cross
brace and fork cross brace
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Check telescoping tube cross brace and fork
cross brace for surface irregularities
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Attention:
Replace telescoping tube cross brace/fork cross
brace if deformed!
Checking runout of fixed tube
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Place both ends of fixed tube in V-blocks
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Turn fixed fork tube slowly and measure it with
dial gauge,
BMW No. 00 2 510
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Attention:
Do not straighten distorted fixed tubes: always re-
place them!
Adjustment specifications:
Allowed runout: ..................max 0.1 mm (0.0040 in)
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Removing and installing
front spring strut
– Remove instrument trim
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....................................................See Group 46
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Position hoist,
BMW No. 00 1 570,
so that stand
can still be folded up
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Lift C1 with hoist,
BMW No. 00 1 570,
so that the
front wheel is free and the C1 is supported se-
curely
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Lower front wheel (easy-lift mechanism - move
large lever up and then down)
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Remove fastener (arrow) securing spring strut to
leading link
KL310030
00 2 510
C1130050
00 1 570
C1310200