BMW R 1200 RT 2011 Rider's Manual page 107

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Installing front wheel
Possible malfunctions when
ABS and ASC systems in-
tervene if non-standard wheels
are installed.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS and
ASC systems at the start of this
chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Slip the spacing bushing into
the left-hand side of the wheel
hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks, noting
the ABS sensor on the left-
hand side.
Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle 2 and
tighten to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in axle
holder
50 Nm
Tighten axle clamping screw 1
to the specified torque.
Quick-release axle clamp
screws
19 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Ease the brake calipers on to
the brake discs.
Tighten screws 2 on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Brake caliper to slider
tube
30 Nm
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