Front-Wheel Stand - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS and
ASC systems at the start of this
chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
Install wheel studs 1 and tight-
en to specified torque.
Rear wheel to wheel car-
rier
Tightening sequence: tight-
en in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm

Front-wheel stand

Install the front-wheel
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor-
cycle resting only on the front
wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad

front-wheel stand.

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand (0 402 241)
with front-wheel adapter
(0 402 242).
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