BMW R 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual page 103

BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
Extensive information is available
at your authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems
The wheel sizes play a major role
in the chassis control systems
ABS and ASC. Especially the di-
ameter and width of the wheels
are stored in the control unit as
the basis for all necessary calcu-
lations. A change in these sizes
due to conversion to others than
the wheels installed as standard
equipment can seriously affect
the control comfort of these sys-
tems.
The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
match the control systems in-
stalled and may not be replaced.
If you want to equip your mo-
torcycle with different wheels,
please speak to a specialized
workshop, and preferably a BMW
Motorrad retailer. In some cas-
es the data stored in the control
units can be adapted to the new
wheel sizes.
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TPC/RDC sticker
The TPC sensors can be
damaged by improper tire
mounting.
Inform the BMW Motorrad retail-
er or the specialized workshop
that the wheel is equipped with a
TPC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped with
TPC/RDC, a corresponding stick-
er is located on the wheel rim
at the position of the TPC/RDC
sensor. During a tire change it
must be ensured that the TPC/
RDC sensor is not damaged. In-
form the BMW Motorrad retailer
or the specialized workshop of
the TPC/RDC sensor.
Removing front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
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