Download BMW R 1200 RT Technical data

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Maintenance
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Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of the brake
calipers on left and right.
Force the brake pads 3 slightly
apart by rocking brake caliper 4
back and forth against brake
disc 5.
Carefully pull the brake callipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Installing the front-wheel stand
( 111).
Release axle clamping screw 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2,
while supporting the wheel.
Do not remove the grease from
the quick-release axle.
Roll the front wheel forward
and clear of the forks, noting
the ABS sensor on the lefthand side.
Remove the spacing bushing from the left-hand side of
the front-wheel hub.