Removing Front Wheel - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

units can be changed to suit the
8
new wheel sizes.
RDC label
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with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) OE
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ATTENTION
Tyre removal not in compli-
ance with correct procedure
Damage to RDC sensors
Be sure to explain to the spe-
cialist workshop or authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer 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.

Removing front wheel

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Disengage the cable for the
wheel-speed sensor from re-
taining clips 1 and 2.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the wheel-speed sensor from
its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
ATTENTION
Unwanted inward movement
of the brake pads
Component damage on attempt
to install the brake caliper or be-