Installing Front Wheel - BMW F 800 GS 2011 Rider's Manual

Remove spacing bushing 5 on
left side from wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Mount spacing bushing 5 on
left side on wheel hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.
Roll front wheel into front sus-
pension while guiding brake
disk between brake pads of
left-hand brake caliper.
Lift front wheel and insert
axle 4 as far as possible.
Tighten right-hand axle clamp-
ing screws 1 with specified
torque or use suitable tool to
brace for next work step.
Pinch bolt of quick-re-
lease axle
Tightening sequence: 2x
each side, alternately
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
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