BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 197

Remove quick-release axle 2
and remove adjustment
plate 1.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain 1 from the chain
sprocket.
Pull out brake-caliper support 1
to the front and hang to the
side.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm.
NOTICE
The sprocket and the spacer
bushes on left and right are loose
fits in the wheel. Make sure that
these parts are not damaged or
get lost on removal.
Installing the rear wheel
ATTENTION
Change in tyre size
Effect on control systems
If the rear wheel tyre size is
changed from 190 / 55 ZR 17
to 200 / 55 ZR 17 or vice
versa, the parameters of
the control systems have to
be re-coded by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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