Rear wheel

2 -	Rear wheel

1	Right-hand wheel nut

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3

4

5

6

Spare parts catalogue


1200 ABS	FRONT AND REAR WHEELS
1200 S ABS	FRONT AND REAR WHEELS

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Removing of the rear wheel


Operation	Section reference
Remove the silencer	8 - 8, Removal of the exhaust system

Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage the 1st gear.

Remove the clip (6).

Using a suitable socket wrench, loosen the wheel nut (1).

Fully unscrew the nut (1), then remove the washer (2) and the spacer (3).

Remove the rear wheel from the motorcycle.

Overhauling the rear wheel

Inspect the condition of the rear wheel.

As the wheel rim has no bearings, it should be supported using the service tool code 88713.2951.

This service tool can also be used to install the wheel on a balancing machine.

Overhauling the wheel

Inspect the wheel as described below.

Visually inspect the rim for cracks, scoring and deformation: change the wheel if damaged.

Fit the wheel rim on service tool code 88713.2951 using the original fasteners.

Using a dial gauge, appropriately supported, measure wheel rim run-out and out-of-round according to the wheel axle (Sect. 3 - 1.1, Rear wheel).

If the values measured are not within the tolerance limits, renew the wheel.

Refitting the rear wheel

Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.

Insert the wheel shaft by matching (A) with pins (B).

Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical surface, washer (2), apply prescribed grease to nut (1) and insert it by hand (1).

Tighten the nut (1) to a torque of 230 Nm ± 10% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) checking that the hole on the nut is aligned with those in the wheel axle.

Fit the clip (6), inserting the end of one of the holes in the axle, orienting it a shown.