Wunderkind Custom 107045-F15 Original instructions

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Cover oil cooler
Installation manual and safety information
for
BMW R 18
From model year 2020

Installation manual for BMW R 18 from 2021
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Caution
Important safety advice:
Work undertaken on wheels and wheel axles poses a safety risk. This work may only be carried out by
appropriately qualified personnel. Faulty work can have serious consequences and may pose a threat to life and
health. Only undertake this installation if you are sufficiently qualified and have an official workshop manual as
well as all relevant service notifications available. Otherwise, we strongly recommend that the installation is
carried out or at least checked in a specialist workshop.
Any work in relation to the installation, removal and tightening torque of original parts should always be carried
out in compliance with the workshop manual.
All screws must be attached with thread-locking fluid. However, this should only be done after the installation is
complete.
It is your responsibility to check the product regularly and to determine if a service or replacement is required.
Please bear in mind that this product is a safety-relevant part of your vehicle. After a fall or collision, check the
product and if there is the slightest indication of damage, you must replace it.
This product has been designed for a standard vehicle. ABM® Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH makes no warranty or
guarantee of any kind for any damages whatsoever arising out of the combination with other component parts
not tested by ABM, as a consequence of improper installation or inadequate maintenance.
The installation of additional accessories (e.g. cases, bags, exhaust systems, ...) from the vehicle manufacturer or
other suppliers can impair the functionality of the product / vehicle and is therefore not permitted.
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Preparation
Prior to the retrofit, please read the entire safety information and installation manual carefully.
A motorcycle not securely positioned can fall over during the following work. Therefore, make sure that the
motorbike is positioned on solid, flat ground and is secured against falling over and rolling away.
Keep children and pets away from the work area and protect removed parts from damage.
When disassembling individual parts, please note which screws are used to fasten them. Keep these parts and
screws and unless specified otherwise, reuse when assembling.

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Park the vehicle safely.
Loosen the four screws of the cooler cover.
Remove the plastic covering.
Place the plate onto a clean surface.
Stick two adhesive strips from above onto the edge of the
plate.
Remove the protective film.

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Stick the two pins into the notches of the brackets
(see image).
Insert the plate into the two brackets and attach
firmly.
Make sure that the holes are centered above the
threads.
If necessary, re-bend the plate slightly.
Insert the mesh and align at the lower bend.
There should be no or only a small gap between the
plate and the mesh.
If necessary, re-bend the mesh slightly
Mark the four fixing positions.

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Cut the mesh of the safety guard at the mark using a side
cutter.
Push the four screws provided through the mesh…
… and screw them to the brackets.
Use thread-locking fluid (medium strength).
Clean the oil cooler.
Slide the cover over the oil cooler.

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Attach the cover with the four screws provided
according to manufacturer's specifications.
The fender must not collide with other components on the vehicle, not even when fully loaded
and over the entire spring travel.
All electric wires must be laid in a manner which prevents them from bending or getting pulled
during all spring deflection movements and which adequately protects them against rubbing.
After completing the work, check that all components and screws are tight and functioning
correctly. Also check the rear wheel's freewheel and the functionality of the brake system.
Afterwards, a test drive must be carried out! After completing the test drive, the tightness of all
screw connections must be checked, as well as the adequate free travel of all moving parts. Re-
test the rear wheel's freewheel and check the brake system for overheating.
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Final check