07-14-2022, 08:11 AM
My procedure on my RS.
After assembling the axle into the forks/wheel I torque the axle nut/bolt while counter holding the axle from the riders right side.
The riders left side is the captured side so i torque the pinch bolts on that side.
Install calipers and torque them- since they are located on dowels the alignment shown in the video is not required. I also use a pair of channel lock type pliers to carefully push the brake pads/caliper pistons back before I remove them. The extra space makes fitting easier.
Pump up the brakes and lower the wheel to the ground. Get on the bike and turn on the "key"-ESA suspension.
Bounce the front end several times then torque the riders right side pinch bolts.
This will work on just about any bike, you just have to figure out the captured side of the axle.
Frank
After assembling the axle into the forks/wheel I torque the axle nut/bolt while counter holding the axle from the riders right side.
The riders left side is the captured side so i torque the pinch bolts on that side.
Install calipers and torque them- since they are located on dowels the alignment shown in the video is not required. I also use a pair of channel lock type pliers to carefully push the brake pads/caliper pistons back before I remove them. The extra space makes fitting easier.
Pump up the brakes and lower the wheel to the ground. Get on the bike and turn on the "key"-ESA suspension.
Bounce the front end several times then torque the riders right side pinch bolts.
This will work on just about any bike, you just have to figure out the captured side of the axle.
Frank
'23 R1250RS, 9000 mi. 1 yr., '03 R1100S BCR #6/200, '85 K100/1100RS- 38 yrs. 331,000 mi., '17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone), '16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone), '11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone), '05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone), '96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone), 560K+ BMW miles