BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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Support the rear wheel 1 e. g. using a
block of wood.
Pull the rear wheel 1 off the rear-wheel
drive 2 and remove it.
Check shock absorber rubber 3 and re-
place if necessary.
Installing the rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a wheel which does not comply
with series specifications
Malfunctions during control interventions
by ABS and ASC
Please see the information on the ef-
fect of wheel sizes on the ABS and ASC
chassis control systems at the beginning
of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed connections with
incorrect tightening torque
Damage or loosening of screwed connec-
tions
Always have the tightening torques
checked by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install the rear shock absorber rubber 3 in
the rear-wheel drive 1 .
Attach and support the rear wheel 5 .
Insert the rear wheel 5 in the rear-wheel
drive 1 .
Engage the cast-metal ribs 4 in the re-
cesses in the shock absorber rubber 2 .
Install the bush 5 .
Attach the sensor holder 4 and quick-re-
lease axle 2 .
Align the identification markings 3 on the
sensor holder 4 and rear wheel swinging
arm 1 to each other.
Insert the quick-release axle 2 .