BMW 2013 F800GT, Rider'S Manual

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with center stand OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Mount front wheel stand
(
86).
Loosen axle clamping
screws
1 .
Remove quick-release axle 2
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove spacing bushing 1 on
left side from wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Insert spacing bushing 1 on left
side into wheel hub.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
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