BMW AG Motorcycle (K1100LT, K1100RS). Manual - part 28

32.5

Removing and installing left and 
right handlebar fittings

Removing and installing left handlebar 
fitting

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Remove fuel tank.

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[LT] 

Cut through cable clip (1)

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Disconnect plug connection for clutch switch (2).

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Detach cold start operating cable at lever (3).

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Detach clutch cable (4) at clutch release lever, 
then at handlebar lever.

Removing and installing handlebar weight 

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Release countersunk screw (1)

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Pull out handlebar weight (2).

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Pull out threaded sleeve (3) with screw.

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Note O-ring (4).

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32.6

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Cut open rubber grip (1) and remove.

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Release multifunction switch (2).

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Loosen clamping screw (3) of handlebar fitting.

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Remove fitting from handlebar.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 Note:

Bond rubber grip with Loctite 454 on handlebar.

X 

Tightening torque:

Clamping screw, handlebar fitting

.................. 5 Nm

Settings:

Clutch play at handlebar lever

...............4 ± 0.5 mm

............................................. (0.15748 ± 0.0197 in)

Cable length at clutch release lever

.......75 ± 1 mm 

............................................. (2.95275 ± 0.0394 in)

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32.7

Removing and installing right handle-
bar fitting

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Remove fuel tank.

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[LT] Cut through cable clip (1).

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Disconnect plug connection (2) for brake light 
switch.

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Release brake line (3) and close off.

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Release multifunction switch (4).

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Loosen cover (5) for accelerator cable.

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Detach accelerator cable (6).

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Remove handlebar weight (7).

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Loosen clamping screw (8) from fitting housing.

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Remove fitting.

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Cut through rubber grip and remove.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 Caution:

Top up brake fluid, vent system!

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 Note:

Turn connection piece (3) of the brake line such that 
the brake line does not chafe at any point when the 
handlebar is turned.

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Tightening torques:

Brake line ........................................................7 Nm
Bleed screw.....................................................7 Nm
Clamping screw...............................................5 Nm

Setting:

Accelerator cable play

............. 0.75 mm (0.0295 in)

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32.8

Removing and installing handlebar

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Remove fuel tank.

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Remove handlebar cover (1).

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Disconnect plug connections for switches.

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Remove left and right handlebar fittings.

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Release top sections of clamping block (2).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

X 

Tightening torque:

Clamping screws

.......................................... 22 Nm

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32.9

Removing and installing handlebar 
clamping blocks

•

Remove stop plate (3).

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Remove clamping blocks (4).

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Drive out handlebar mounting with drift.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Tightening torque:

Clamping block

............................................ 16 Nm

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32.10

Removing and installing accelera-
tor cable

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Remove fuel tank.

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Remove cable cover (1) on handlebar fitting.

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Detach cable.

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Turn in cam disc on throttle stub pipe (2) and de-
tach cable.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 Note:

When installing, first attach cable at cam disc. Fit ca-
ble without kinks.

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Adjust cable play at adjusting screw (3).

Accelerator cable play:

Desired value

.......................... 0.75 mm (0.0295 in)

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32.11

Removing and installing clutch 
cable

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Remove fuel tank.

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Detach clutch cable (1) at clutch release lever.

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Pull clutch hand lever and press out nipple (2).

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Unscrew set screw (3) from fitting housing.

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Cut through cable clip and pull out operating 
cable.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 Note:

Ensure the operating cable is fitted correctly, with 
no kinks.

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Adjust cable after fitting.

Settings:

Play at handlebar lever

.........................4 ± 0,5 mm

............................................. (0.15748 ± 0.0197 in)

Cable length at clutch release lever

.......75 ± 1 mm

............................................. (2.95275 ± 0.0394 in)

Adjusting instructions:
See Group 00, “Checking clutch operating clear-
ance, adjusting if necessary”.

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32.12

Removing and installing operating 
cable for increasing starting speed

•

Remove fuel tank.

•

Remove operating lever (1).

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Detach cable (2).

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On throttle rail, release locknut (3) from adjusting 
screw (4) and unscrew adjusting screw.

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Detach nipple (5).

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Remove cable by pulling from below.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 Note:

Fit cable without kinks. Check setting of start speed 
increase.

Adjusting instructions:
See Group 00, “Checking clutch operating clear-
ance, adjusting if necessary”.

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