BMW G 650 GS - BROCHURE 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems
The wheel sizes play a major role
with the ABS system. Especial-
ly the diameter and width of the
wheels are stored in the control
unit as the basis for all necessary
calculations. A change in these
sizes due to conversion to oth-
ers than the wheels installed as
standard equipment can seriously
affect the control comfort of the
system.
The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
match the system installed and
may not be replaced.
If you want to equip your mo-
torcycle with different wheels,
please speak to a specialized
workshop, and preferably a BMW
Motorrad retailer. In some cases
the data stored in the control unit
can be adapted to the new wheel
sizes.
Removing front wheel
without center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on a
suitable auxiliary stand.
with center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Remove screw 1 and take ABS
sensor out of hole.
Raise front of motorcycle un-
til the front wheel can turn
freely. To lift motorcycle, BMW
Motorrad recommends using
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.
Mounting front wheel stand
(
80).
Remove axle clamping screw 2 .
Remove axle 3 while support-
ing wheel.
Do not remove grease on axle.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
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