Installing Front Wheel - BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Installing front wheel

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Attention:
When installing the wheel, make sure that the driver
is located in the guide of speedometer drive (5).
Make sure that the reaction peg (arrow) on the fork
slider tube engages in the recess in the speedome-
ter drive.
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Install the front wheel with cap (4) and speedom-
eter drive (5).
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Apply a thin coat of Optimoly TA or similar to the
quick-release axle (3) and install.
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Tighten the retaining screw (1).
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Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake calipers, force back the pistons carefully to
ensure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not
overflow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with "In-
structions for filling reservoir" (
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Install the brake calipers.
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Tighten the left clamping screw (2).
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Compress the front fork firmly several times.
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Integral ABS After switching on the ignition, always
wait for the BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-
diagnosis. Do not operate the brake lever until the
self-diagnosis routine has been completed.
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Fastener of quick-release axle ..................... 30 Nm
Clamping screws of quick-release axle ....... 22 Nm
Brake caliper to fork slider ........................... 30 Nm
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Tighten the right clamping screw (6).
Note:
Check operation of the brake system with the ig-
nition switched on.
Tightening torque:
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