Wheels and tires of motorcycle BMW K1200LT (1998-2009)

Technical data of wheels and tyre
Technical data K1200 LT Rim size: Front 3.50"x17" MT H 2 Rear 5.00"x17" MT H 2 Vertical runout Front, mm (in) 0.5 (0.02) Rear, mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Lateral runout Front, mm (in) 0.5 (0.02) Rear, mm (in) 0.3 (0.01) Tyre size: Front, mm (in) 120/70 R17...

Removing and installing front wheel
Remove front section of front mudguard. See Group 46 . Caution: Avoid scratching the wheel rim; if necessary mask off the brake caliper. Do not tilt the brake caliper. Note: Do not actuate the handbrake lever with brake calipers removed or front...

Removing and installing wheel bearings
Place the front wheel on two wooden battens (make sure the brake disc is clear of the ground and the battens). Removing left/right wheel bearings Note: There is no circlip at the right wheel bearing. Lever out shaft seal (1). Remove circlip (2) with...

Removing/installing rear wheel
Removing rear wheel Select first gear. Remove number plate carrier. Unscrew wheel studs (arrow). Remove rear wheel with spacing washer to the rear. Installing rear wheel The contact faces on the spacing washer, the rear wheel drive and the wheel hub...

Static balancing of front and rear wheels
Static balancing of front wheel Level balancer, BMW No. 36 3 600, using knur-led-head screws (2) and spirit level (1). Insert the balancing shaft, BMW No. 363621, through the front wheel. Hand-tighten the balancing shaft with knurled nut, BMW No....

Checking front/rear wheel rim for run-out
Checking front wheel rim for run-out Remove tyre. Level balancer, BMW No. 36 3 600, using knur-led-head screws (2) and spirit level (1). Pass the balancing shaft, BMW No. 363621, through the front wheel. Hand-tighten the balancing shaft with knurled...