Installing Front Wheel - BMW 2013 S 1000R Rider's Manual

Remove quick-release axle 2
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS or ASC/DTC if a wheel
other than the standard wheel is
installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS and ASC/DTC chassis con-
trol systems at the beginning of
this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.
Roll front wheel into front sus-
pension.
Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle 1 with
torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 2 to specified tight-
ening torque.
Clamping screw in axle
adapter
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Remove front wheel stand and
rear-wheel stand.
Slide the brake calipers onto
the brake rotors.
Lay on brake caliper 1 on left
and position cable guide 2.
Install screws 3 with specified
torque.
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