Installing Front Wheel - BMW R 1200 RT Manual

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Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove spacing bushing on
left side from front wheel hub.
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Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS and ASC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS
and ASC 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.
Mount spacing bushing on left
side on wheel hub.
Roll front wheel into front
wheel guide.
When rolling in wheel, watch
ABS sensor on left side.
Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle 6 with
appropriate torque.
Quick-release axle in axle
mount
37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Tighten axle clamping screw 5
with appropriate torque.
Clamping screw for
quick-release axle
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Remove front wheel stand.