Installing Front Wheel - BMW S 1000 RR 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 and DTC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS
and DTC 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
wheel guide.
Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle 2 with
torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 1 to specified tight-
ening torque.
Clamping screw in axle
adapter
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Remove front wheel stand and
auxiliary stand.
Ease brake calipers onto brake
disks.
with BMW Motorrad Race
OE
ABS
Position clip 6.
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