Operation Manual

Remove axle nut 2.
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Back off adjusting screws 4 on
left and right by turning them
counter-clockwise.
Remove adjusting plate 5 and
push the axle in as far as it will
go.
Remove quick-release axle 6
and remove adjusting plate 7.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and
disengage chain 8 from the
sprocket.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm.
The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.
Install the rear wheel
Possible malfunctions when
the ABS system intervenes
if non-standard wheels are in-
stalled.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS system
at the start of this chapter.
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.
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