Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Before carrying out dimensional checks on the frame, you must remove all the superstructures fitted, referring to the removal procedures outlined in the sections of this manual.

The flow chart below illustrates the logical sequence in which the parts are to be removed from the motorcycle and gives a ref­erence to the section of the manual in which the removal procedure is described.

Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be realigned or re­newed.

Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the frame can give rise to potential danger, infringing the requirements of EC directives concerning manufacturers' liability and general product safety.

Apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (16) and the ring nuts (17) having care not to have grease on the surface (C) of the adjusters.

Tighten to torque of 0.6 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) the adjusters (16), until they come out (on the opposite side) of at least 2 mm, as indicated.

Insert the upper and lower fixing screws (6) and tighten to the torque of 25 Nm± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Place the rear handgrab (27) and the side panels on the rear subframes (2) and (3) and tighten the screws (29) to a torque of
18 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

For the MTS 1200 S ABS model check the presence of the adhesive pads (A) in the indicated points of the rear handgrab (27) and that they are positioned so that the internal profiles are tangent to the protrusions (B) upper edges and that they are centred with respect to the protrusions vertical axes, as indicated.

Place on the ring nuts (17) the tool 88713.3526 on which the torque wrench shall be applied.

Keep the adjusters (16) blocked and tighten to a torque of 100 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) the ring nuts (17).

To join the plates (8) and (9) to the frame (1), tighten the rear (7) and front (18) special screws to a torque of 50 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Join the plates (8) and (9) with the bracket (21) by tightening the four retaining screws (20) to a torque of 25 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Tighten the screws (5) to a torque of 25 Nm ±10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).