Installing Rear Wheel - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Roll rear wheel toward rear out
of swinging arm.
The chain sprocket and
the spacer sleeves on the
left and right are loosely inserted
in the wheel. When removing,
make sure that these parts are
not damaged or lost.

Installing rear wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS or ASC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS and ASC running gear con-
trol systems 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.
Roll rear wheel into swing arm
while guiding brake rotor be-
tween brake pads.
Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and lay chain 8 on
chain sprocket.
Mount left-hand adjusting
plate 7 in swing arm and install
quick-release axle 6 in brake
caliper and rear wheel.
Make sure that axle fits in
cutout of adjusting plate.
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