Installing Rear Wheel - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
9
right by turning counterclock-
wise.
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Loosen adjusting screws 4 on
left and right by turning clock-
wise.
Remove adjusting plate 5 and
slide axle as far as possible to-
ward inside.
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Remove quick-release axle 6
and take out adjusting plate 7.
Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and remove
chain 8 from chain sprocket.
Roll rear wheel toward rear out
of swinging arm.
NOTICE
The chain sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on the left and
right are loosely inserted in the
wheel. Exercise care during the
removal, in order that the parts
are not damaged or are lost.

Installing rear wheel

WARNING
Use of a wheel which does
not comply with series speci-
fications.
Malfunctions during control inter-
ventions by ABS and ASC/.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS and ASC chassis control
systems at the beginning of
this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
ening torque.
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.