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• Place the motorcycle on its
main stand (Dakar: use auxil-
iary stand, BMW special tool
number 00 1 610, or some
other, suitable auxiliary stand)
– Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
• Raise the front wheel with
front wheel stand,
BMW special tool
No. 36 3 970, or a suitable
auxiliary stand
Make sure that the front-wheel
stand is set to the correct width
and height.
When removing, avoid damage
to brake pipes, brake disks,
brake pads and the wheel rim
(mask off with tape if neces-
sary).
Do not scratch the rim when
forcing back the brake pads or
removing the calipers (apply
masking tape if necessary).
To prevent damage to the brake
caliper and possible difficulty
when assembling: never pull
the brake lever when the brake
calipers have been removed.
Motorcycle equipped with
ABS
OE
:
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, the ABS sensor ring and
the ABS sensor.
OE
Optional equipment
Removing front wheel
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