Installing Front Wheel - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Remove axle clamping screw 2.
Remove quick-release axle 3
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove spacing bushing 4 on
left side from front wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS and ASC 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 ASC 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.
Mount spacing bushing 4 on
left side in wheel hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
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