BMW S 1000R 2015, Rider'S Manual

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Make sure that scale read-
ings
4 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts
3 on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten nut 1 for the quick-
release axle to the specified
tightening torque.
Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
100 Nm
Checking the chain wear
Engage 1st gear.
Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
mal direction of travel until the
chain is tensioned.
Measure the length of the
chain over 10 rivets below the
rear wheel swinging arm.
Permissible chain length
max 144.30 mm (measured
centre to centre over
10 pins, chain pulled taut)
If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre,
BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot
assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety for
other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by
BMW Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or on
the Internet at
www.bmw-
motorrad.com .
Effect of wheel size on
chassis and suspension
control systems
Wheel size is very important as
a parameter for the running-
gear control systems ABS and
ASC/DTC. In particular, the
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