BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual, Page: 200 / 338

194 MAINTENANCE
Wheel-speed sensor to
fork leg
Joining compound: micro-
encapsulated
8 Nm
Removing rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Engage first gear.
CAUTION
Hot exhaust system
Risk of burn injury
Do not touch a hot exhaust
system.
Allow rear silencer to cool
down.
Remove bolts 1 from the rear
wheel, while supporting the
wheel.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
Installing rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions in ABS operation
See the information on the
effect of wheel size on the
ABS system at the start of
this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ers work loose
Always have the security
of the fasteners checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
Install wheel bolts 1 and
tighten to specified torque.