BMW R 1200RS 2016, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Brake pads do not contact
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.
Before driving off, check that
the braking effect kicks in with-
out any delay.
Engage the brakes repeatedly,
continuing until the brake pads
seat against the rotors.
Insert cable for wheel speed
sensor on retaining clip
3 .
Insert wheel speed sensor in
bore and install screw
1 .
Wheel speed sensor on
fork
Joint compound: Micro-
encapsulated or medium-
strength screw lock
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Removing rear wheel
Swivel muffler ( 131).
Shift into first gear.
Remove bolts
1 of rear wheel,
holding wheel as you do so.
Roll rear wheel out toward rear.
Installing rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a wheel which does
not comply with series speci-
fications
Malfunctions during control inter-
ventions by ABS and ASC/DTC
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on
the ABS and ASC/DTC chassis
control systems at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
ening torque
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Place rear wheel on rear wheel
support.
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