Removing front wheel
Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
Take load off front wheel/lift clear of ground.
Caution! When removing, avoid damage to ABS sensor, sensor ring, brake disc and brake pads.
Press the brake calliper against the brake disc in order to force the pistons back.
Slacken clamp screw (3) for the quick-release axle.
Loosen quick-release axle (2).
Raise the front wheel and remove quick-release axle (2) and lift out spacer (4).
Caution!
- Do not operate the handbrake lever when the wheel is removed.
- Protect the wheel bearings against dirt and moisture.
Take the front wheel out forwards.
Installing the front wheel
Caution! When installing, avoid damage to ABS sensor, sensor ring, brake disc and brake pads.
Clean the quick-release axle and the contact face of the shaft sealing ring and grease them with Optimoly TA.
Install spacer sleeve (1).
Insert the front wheel between the telescopic fork legs.
Install quick-release axle (2) with spacer (4).
Firmly tighten quick-release axle.
Lower the front wheel to the ground and, with the handbrake applied, compress the front suspension firmly several times.
Tighten clamp screw (3) for the quick-release axle.
Check the ABS sensor gap and adjust if necessary. See Group 34.
Tightening torques:
- Quick-release axle: 80 Nm
- Clamp screw: 23 Nm