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

BMW Motorrad offers an
adapter for removing the
quick-release axle. This adapter
can be combined with a com-
mercially available 22 mm open-
end or ring wrench. The adapter
with the BMW special tool num-
ber 36 3 691 can be obtained
from your authorized BMW Mo-
torrad retailer.
Place the front wheel in the
front wheel guide on the
ground.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove spacer bushing 6 from
front wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

ABS malfunctions due to
incorrect speed signals.
There are differently segment-
ed sensor wheels which may not
be interchanged. Only install the
correct sensor wheel for the cor-
responding construction status.
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.
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.
Insert spacer bushing 6 into
wheel hub.
Roll front wheel into front
wheel guide.
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