Ohlins BM842 Mounting Instruction
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Shock absorber for BMW R 1100 S
BM 842
Mounting Instructions
Note!
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Note!
Before installing this product, check the contents
of the kit. If anything is missing, please contact an
Öhlins dealer.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual. The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper
is an important part of your vehicle and will affect
the stability.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
Shock absorber BM842 1
Flange nut 03174-01 1
Nut (blue) 03175-01 1
Washer 00153-01 2
Spacer 03178-01 2
Rebound adj. knob 03177-01 1
Philips screw 00828-01 1
Bolt MC6S 8x30 01046-30 1
Sticker set Öhlins 1
C-spanner twin 00710-01 1
Sticker memo notes 01180-01 1
Tie rap 00231-01 1
Owner’s manual 07241-02 1
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1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel barely touches the ground.
2
Loosen the rebound adjustment, on the
upper side of the gasoline tank. Use a 14 mm
wrench.
3
Loosen the upper attachment nut by using
a 15 mm wrench and an allen key to hold
the shaft.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber/front fork/steering damper.
Warning!
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip.
Note!
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle
thoroughly.
Note!
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.
5
Remove the upper half of the rubber bushing
from the upper bracket of the shock absorber
6
Pull out the shock absorber, down and
towards the front.
7
Install the rubber bushings from the original
shock absorber to the Öhlins shock absorb
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er. Install the Öhlins shock absorber the same
way, the upper end through the bracket in the
gasoline tank.
8
Reinstall the upper rubber bushing.
9
Attach the upper end of the shock absorber
by using the two nuts provided. First install the
ange nut and washer, then the blue nut.
Use a wrench to the at surfaces of the shaft,
to prevent it from rotating.
10
Attach the lower end of the Öhlins shock
absorber.
4
Loosen the lower bracket of the shock
absorber.
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
11
Install the rebound adjustment knob with the
small Philips screw.
12
Remove the horn and the horn bracket.
Position the horn on the inside of the brack
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et, and reinstall the bracket down and towards
the front.
13
12
13
Attach a tie rap to the front brake hose togeth
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er with the choke cable and the electrical wir-
ing. The tie rap does not need to be tightened,
it is there to create space between the brake
hose and the piggyback reservoir.
Note!
Lower the vehicle so that the suspension is slightly
compressed before tightening the screws.
Caution!
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of
the shock absorber/front fork/steering damper when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
Öhlins Racing AB
Box 722
S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Phone +46 8 590 025 00
fax +46 8 590 025 80
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights
reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB
is prohibited.
Öhlins products are subject to
continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
To nd the latest information
contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have
any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
SET-UP DATA
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are according to recommended Set-
up Data. Read about adjustments and setting up in
the Öhlins Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions about setting up.
ADJUSTMENTS
Part no. MI_BM842_1
Issued 2017-01-01
Length 318 mm
Stroke 70 mm
Rebound 16 clicks
Spring preload 18 mm
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Ohlins BM842 Mounting Instruction
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