Install securing screws
1
and tighten to the specified
tightening torque.
Brake caliper to slider tube
30 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Braking efficiency is
impaired if the brake
pads are not correctly
bedded against the discs.
Before riding off, always
check that the brakes bite
as soon as the brake lever
is pulled or the brake pedal
depressed.
Firmly pull the handbrake
lever several times.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
With OE BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS:
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Braking efficiency is
impaired if the brake
pads are not correctly
bedded against the discs.
Before riding off, always
check that the brakes bite
as soon as the brake lever
is pulled or the brake pedal
depressed.
Firmly pull the handbrake
lever several times.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Removing rear wheel
Placing motorcycle on
centre stand (
69)
Engage first gear.
Remove studs
1
from the
rear wheel, holding the
wheel as you do so.
Roll the rear wheel out to-
ward the rear.
Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
7
99
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS 2005
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual R 1200 GS...
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Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views...
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Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side lights 2 19 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 56: ...If tyre pressure is too low Correct tyre pressure 4 54 z Operation...
Page 66: ...5 64 z Riding...
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Page 86: ...6 84 z Accessories...
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