BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 110

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• Install the mudguard and
tighten securing screws 1.
• Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
The front brakes have to be
operated a few times to bed
the brake pads against the
brake discs.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Wait for self-diagnosis to
complete ( 65) .
b
• Firmly pull the handbrake
lever a number of times, until
the pressure point is percep-
tible.
Braking efficiency is im-
paired if the brake pads
are not correctly bedded
against the discs.
Before riding off, check that
the brake pads are correctly
bedded against the discs.c
Removing rear wheel
The types of screw used
are listed on (
b
• Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
• Slacken clamp 1 on the
silencer.
Do not remove the seal-
ing grease from the
clamp.c
132).c