Wheels and tires of motorcycle BMW R1150GS (1999-2004)

Wheels and tires specifications
Technical DataR1150GS Rim size - Front2.50 x 19 MT H2 - Rear4.00 x 17 MT H2 Max. radial/lateral runoutSpoked wheel - Front, mm (in)1.3 (0.05) - Rear, mm (in)1.3 (0.05) Tyre sizeSpoked wheel - Front110/80 R 19 59 H Tubeless - Rear150/70 R 17 69 H...

Removing front wheel
Remove brake calipers. Note: Do not apply handbrake lever with brake calipers re-moved/front wheel removed. Remove retaining screw (1). Loosen clamping screws (2). Remove quick-release axle. Remove spacer bushing (3) and speedometer drive (4)....

Installing the front wheel
Fit the front wheel. Install the spacing bushing and speedometer drive. Caution! Locate the reaction peg (arrow) on the speedometer drive in front of the fork slider tube. Apply a light coating of Molykote paste to the quick-release axle and install...

Removing and installing wheel bearings
Carefully lever out the shaft sealing ring with a screwdriver. Remove driver and retaining ring. Clamp a drift, BMW # 36 5 511, into the vise and place the wheel on it with the wide bearing down. Place a spacing ring, BMW # 31 4 800, between the...

Removing and installing rear wheel
Removing rear wheel Caution! Do not operate the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed. Remove brake caliper. Note: Carefully bend the rear wheel cover to the right to permit wheel removal, but do not remove the cover. Screws are secured with...

Static balancing of front wheel/rear wheel
Level balancing stand, BMW # 36 3 600, using knurled-head screws and bubble gauge (5/6). Install balancing shaft (1), BMW # 36 3 606, with measuring bushing (2), BMW # 36 3 616, and nut (3), in front wheel bearings. Lightly preload bearing with...

Checking front/rear wheel rim for runout
Remove tyre. Install balancing shaft (1), BMW # 36 3 606, with measuring bushing (2) and nut (3), BMW # 36 3 616, in front wheel bearings. Lightly preload bearing with knurled nut (3). Use pin (4) to lock the balancing shaft against the balancing...

Removing and installing spokes
Caution! It is not permitted to replace more than one spoke. Unfasten grub screw (1). Loosen the spoke nipple (2) and remove the spoke. Install new spoke. Center the wheel rim. Tightening torque: Spoke nipple — 3.5-5 Nm

Centering the wheel rim
Max. permissible lateral/vertical runout — 1.3 mm (0.05 in) Max. horizontal runout which can be eliminated by centering — 2.0 mm (0.08 in) Note: Vertical runout cannot be compensated for by centering the rim. Centering lateral runout Determine...