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Make sure that scale read-
ings4are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, rear
80 NmChecking chain wearMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.Removing front wheelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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BrakesType of front brakeHydraulically operated single-disc brake with 4-
piston fixed caliper and floating brake disc
Brake-pad material, front Organic material
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 01.06.2007)front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H)
rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H)
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 - 17
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Rear wheel
Rear wheel typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 160 / 60 -17
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS or with OA
Power socket: 5A
Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and 30 A
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