9.2 Handlebar Assembly.
9.2.1 Re-adjusting the Aheadset
(Aheadset
is the feature product from the brand of threadless
®
systems from the company DiaCompe).
In order to assemble the Aheadset
Allen wrenches and a torque wrench. Unscrew the side clamping
bolts one or two turns.
Remove the BMW emblem and tighten the screw fastened to the
top part with an Allen wrench, for example, a quarter turn (b).
Warning: Do not fasten the screw of the top part, only use
them to adjust if it is loose.
Turn the stem so that the handlebar is not at an incline. Tighten the
clamping bolts on the side of the stem (c). Use a torque wrench
the information in the chapter «Recommended Tightening
Torques»
for the part.
a
.
®
(a), you mainly need one or two
®
b
Warning: Take into account that the top part of the fork axle
may get pinched when the screws are tightened too much.
Perform the previously described check for failures. The bearing
should not be too tight, because this may cause it to break easily.
If the bearing does not adapt, it may be for many reasons. If you are
not completely sure or have a question, contact your BMW dealer!
Warning: Be sure of the stability of the stem. Position the front
wheel between the legs and try to turn the handlebar. If the
stem is loose, it may cause accidents.
9.2.2 Normal re-adjustment of the handlebar.
The adjustable stem allows optimization of the riding position
by adjusting the incline of the axle within a range of -40º (lowest
position) up to 40º (highest position).
c
d
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