BMW R 1200 GS 2003 Rider's Manual page 123

Removing the front wheel
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Raise the front wheel with
front wheel stand,
BMW special tool
No. 36 3 970, or a suitable
auxiliary stand
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Note:
Make sure that the auxiliary
stand is set to the correct width
and height.
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Attention:
When removing, do not dam-
age brake pipes, brake discs,
brake pads and the wheel rim
(mask off with tape if
necessary).
Do not scratch the rim when
forcing back the brake pads or
removing the calipers (apply
masking tape if necessary).
To prevent damage to the brake
caliper and possible difficulty
when assembling: never pull
the brake lever when the brake
calipers have been removed.
Motorcycle with
BMW Integral ABS
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, the ABS sensor ring and
the ABS sensor.
Wheels
OE
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