Remove The Front Wheel - BMW K 1300 R Rider's Manual

units can be changed to suit the
new wheel sizes.
RDC label
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) OE
Incorrect tyre fitting can
damage the RDC sensors.
Be sure to explain to the au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or the specialist workshop that
the wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When changing the tyre, take
care not to damage the RDC
sensor. Be sure to draw the
attention of the authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or
specialist workshop to the fact
that the wheel is fitted with an
RDC sensor.

Remove the front wheel

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screws 1 on left and
right.
Remove covers 2 on left and
right.
Unclip two retaining clips 1
holding the sensor cable to the
brake line.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
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