Operation Manual

that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
Remove spacing bushing 4
from the left-hand side of the
wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Slip spacing bushing 4 into
the left-hand side of the wheel
hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks, making
sure that the brake disc passes
between the brake pads.
Raise the front wheel, insert
axle 3 and tighten to specified
torque.
Quick-release axle, front,
in axle holder
30 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
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