Removing/Installing Spokes; Centering The Wheel Rim; Centering Lateral Runout - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Removing/installing spokes

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Caution:
It is not permitted to replace more than one spoke.
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Unfasten grub screw (1).
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Loosen the spoke nipple (2) and remove the
spoke.
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Install new spoke.
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Center the wheel rim.
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Tightening torque:
Spoke nipple .................................. 3.5 Nm - 5 Nm

Centering the wheel rim

Max. permissible lateral/vertical
runout........................................... 1.3 mm (0.05 in)
Max. horizontal runout which can be
eliminated by centering .............. 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
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Note:
Vertical runout cannot be compensated for by
centering the rim.

Centering lateral runout

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Determine maximum deviation (plus (+) and
minus (-)).
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Note:
To center the wheel, the spoke nipples must be
tightened on the side directly opposite the largest
deviation.
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Remove grub screw from relevant spoke nipple
before tightening.
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Working forwards and backwards from the point
opposite the maximum and minimum value
points, take up slack at every third spoke nipple.
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Then working forwards and backwards from the
point opposite the maximum and minimum value
points, take up slack at every second spoke nipple.
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Caution:
Never attempt to compensate for the entire horizon-
tal runout at only one or two spokes.
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Four spokes are therefore tightened during each
centering operation.
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Check horizontal runout with a dial gauge.
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After every correction of horizontal runout, re-
check vertical runout.
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If necessary, repeat the centering operation.
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Lock tightened spokes into place with grub screws.
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Tightening torque:
Spoke nipple ....................................3.5 Nm - 5 Nm
Grub screw .................................................... 1 Nm
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