Technical data

Incorrect tyre fitting can
damage the RDC sensors.
Be sure to explain to the au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or the specialist workshop that
the wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When changing the tyre, take
care not to damage the RDC
sensor. Be sure to draw the
attention of the authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or specialist
workshop to the fact that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
Removing front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
with BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
Remove screw 1 and remove
the speed sensor from its
bore.
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 103).
Release axle clamping screw 2.
Remove axle 3, while support-
ing the wheel.
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