Make sure that scale read-
ings4are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts2on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut1to 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 wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
875zMaintenance
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"
Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 x 21
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 2.50" x 18"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 x 18
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
2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
10116zTechnical data
