BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 106

Your motorcycle's han-
6
dling and grip can be im-
paired even before the tyres
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wear to the minimum tyre
tread depth permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in
good time before they wear to
the minimum permissible tread
depth.c
Tyres have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tyre
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tyre is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indicat-
ed on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.c
• Measure the tyre tread depth
only in the main tread
grooves with wear indicating
marks.
Removing front wheel
You will find an overview
of the types of threaded
fastener used on (
b
There is a risk of damag-
ing parts of the front
brakes, particularly the
BMW Integral ABS, in the
course of the procedure de-
scribed below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and the
ABS sensor ring. c
• Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
• Remove screws 1 from the
front mudguard on left and
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right.
• Pull the front mudguard for-
ward to remove, spreading
the sides slightly apart at the
same time.
• Remove securing screws 2
of the left and right brake
calipers.