Tire Change

Changing tires on the GS is even esear then on the LT

First think, secure the center stand. It could move if you push hard.
BMW R1150GS

Secure center stand


Torx 45 to losse the break pads break lines


There is no need to protect the rim (like on the LT). The calliper will losse pretty easy.

Remmber not to push the breaks now. :) BMW break peds


I use the BMW tool kit to do the whole service, just to make sure I can do it on the road, but is easy if you have a bigger tool. Lossing wheel


You have to remove the calliper from the rear wheel too. rear wheel


Then loose the main screw and the two lower fork screws. front wheel


Note the position of the speedometer. spedometre

 

Remove the center pin with a screw drive. front wheel


Remove the spedometer spedometer


"Park" your front forks the way ti wont' tip over, but that the rear whell has some balance. no front wheel


Tip the back towards the front and support the rear wheel off the ground. rear wheel


The front will be then firmely support.rear wheel


Make sure you get the spacer. Don't forgot to put back latter.

rear wheel

 

 

 

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