Wheels - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Wheels

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Tyre recommendation
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For each size of tyre,
BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot
assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety for
other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by
BMW Motorrad.
It is absolutely essential to ob-
z
serve the maximum permissible
speed and load-capacity ratings
(see "Technical data").
Comply with the instructions re-
garding maximum speed for rid-
ing with knobbly tyres or winter
tyres fitted ( 69).
You can obtain detailed
information from your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer or on the Internet at
www.bmw­motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size on
chassis and suspension
control systems
Wheel size is very important as
a parameter for the running-gear
control systems ABS and ASC.
In particular, the diameter and the
width of a vehicle's wheels are
programmed into the control unit
and are fundamental to all cal-
culations. Any change in these
influencing variables, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed ex-
works, can have serious effects
on the performance of the con-
trol systems.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct road-speed calcula-
tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys-
tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
If you decide that you would like
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im-
portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control
units can be changed to suit the
new wheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screw 1 and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.