BMW 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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The left clamping device
fixes the threaded bush in
place in the front suspension.
A poorly aligned threaded bush
results in incorrect spacing be-
tween the sensor ring and the
sensor, and therefore to ABS
malfunctions or destruction of the
sensor.
To ensure the proper alignment
of the threaded bush, do not
loosen or remove the left clamp-
ing device.
Remove right-hand axle clamp-
ing screw
2 .
Remove quick-release axle 3
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Installing front wheel
Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS and DTC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS
and DTC 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.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.
Roll front wheel into front
wheel guide.
Lift front wheel and install
quick-release axle
3 with
torque.
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