Wheels - BMW S 1000RR Owner's Manual

Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified torque.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to specified torque.
Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Check chain wear
Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of vehicle until the chain is ten-
sioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swinging arm
with 9 rivets.
Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(Measured over the center of
10 rivets, chain tensioned)
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Wheels

Tire recommendation
For every size of tire,
BMW Motorrad has tested and
approved certain makes as
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad
cannot evaluate the suitability of
other tires, and can therefore
take no responsibility for their
driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
Extensive information is
available at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer
or on the Internet at
www.bmw­motorrad.com.
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