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BMW R 1100 RS User Manual

BMW R 1100 RS
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36.7
Removing and installing front wheel
Removing front wheel
[RS/RT] Remove front mudguard.
Remove brake calipers.
e Caution:
[RS/R/RT] Do not scratch rim; mask off with tape if
necessary. Do not tilt the brake caliper: risk of dam-
age to brake pads.
L Note:
Do not apply handbrake lever with brake calipers re-
moved/front wheel removed.
Remove retaining screw (1).
Loosen clamping screws (2).
Remove quick-release axle.
Remove spacer bushing (3)
and speedometer drive.
Remove front wheel.
Installing front wheel
Install front wheel.
Install spacer bushing and speedometer drive.
e Caution:
Anti-twist device (arrow) on speedometer drive is lo-
cated in front of stop on slider tube.
Apply a light coating of Molykote paste to the
quick-release axle/install it.
Tighten retaining screw (1).
Press forks down firmly several times.
Tighten clamping screws (2).
Install brake calipers.
[RS/RT] Install front mudguard.
[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS sensor gap.............................0.45...0.55 mm
.............................................. (0.0177...0.02165 in)
X Tightening torque:
Screw connection, quick-release axle.......... 30 Nm
Clamping screws, quick-release axle ........... 22 Nm
Brake caliper to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
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BMW R 1100 RS Specifications

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BrandBMW
ModelR 1100 RS
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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