Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels

R 1200 GS (K50/11)
R 1200 GS Adventure (K51)
R nineT Scrambler (K23)
R nineT Urban G/S (K33)

Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R

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11/2018

Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Details
During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February
2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.

Vehicles affected
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Technical Campaign, it will be necessary to verify all VIN’s
through AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the repair
or take no further action. Please note, VIN’s in DCS Vehicle History Check may not appear until 24-72 hours after the
release of this bulletin, therefore AIR is the recommended method for determining open campaigns.

Production Solution
As of 06/03/2018 (R1200-models), 06/23/2018 (R nineT-models) vehicles are delivered in which the cross-spoked wheels
have been procedure with correct tension.

Service Solution
For the affected vehicles, the cross-spoked wheels are to be reworked before delivery or at the next workshop visit.
This service action should be performed for those vehicles, in which the cross-spoked wheel had been previously reworked
or replaced.
The description of reworking can be found in the attached repair manual 00 60 160.
The work item in the attachment applies by analogy for the other models affected.

NOTICE
Create a PuMA case if there are missing spokes or other noticeable problems in the cross spoke wheel.

NOTICE
Extremely dirty wheels must be cleaned before reworking. Additional worktime can be billed by specifying the reason.

Special tool
No special tools are required for the reworking.

Parts
No parts are required for the reworking

Warranty processing
Covered by the normal terms of the BMW New Motorcycle Limited Warranty.

Defect code
00 36 08 00 00

Reworking cross-spoked wheels

FRU number
*00 60 190
Cross spoked Wheels Rework, 17 FRU’s
+00 60 702
Cross spoked Wheels Rework, 16 FRU’s
*Main Work: These main labor operations include all repair procedures to complete the task with allowance for necessary
ancillary tasks (e.g. visual inspection, lubrication, cleaning parts etc.) and administrative tasks. Only one main labor operation
can be claimed per repair visit. All other labor operations for any other line(s) must be claimed using plus code labor operations. Please refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual regarding add-ons, proper support, documentation, claims
submission and archiving requirements as applicable.

Questions regarding this bulletin?
For technical inquires in relation to this bulletin
For warranty inquires in relation to this bulletin.
For parts inquires in relation to this bulletin

Please contact the PuMA team
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
00 60 190 Cross Spoked Wheels Rework
With Style 1OE (0861)
Without two-up riding packageOE (0413)
Additional work: 46 52 510 Removing and installing the rear-wheel stand special tool (motorcycles without center stand)

1
Installing front
frontront-wheel stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without
accompanying use of center stand or auxiliary stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples
Place the motorcycle on its center stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Mount (36 3 972) in base position (36 3 971) and install in the
required position.
Loosen mounting bolts (1) and set to the required width.
Tighten mounting bolts (1).

ATTENTION
Vehicle toppling to side
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples
Make sure that the vehicle is secured so that it cannot topple
sideways.
Hold mounting (36 3 972) in position on fork and press frontwheel stand uniformly to the bottom, till the grip of the stand lies
on the floor.

2
Disengaging front wheelwheel-speed sensor
Remove bolt (1).
Release wheel speed sensor (2).

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels

3
Removing left brake caliper
Release line (1) from holder (2).

Remove screws (1).
Loosen holder (2).
Release the brake caliper (3).

4
Remove the right brake caliper
Remove screws (1).
Release the brake caliper (2).

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels

5
Removing front wheel
Use straps to pull the rear of the motorcycle down and secure it in
this position.
Slacken axle clamping screws (1).
Remove bolt (2).
Remove quick-release axle (3).
Roll the front wheel forward to remove (4).

6
Remove the rear wheel
Remove wheel bolts (1).
Remove rear wheel (2).

7
Check spoke tension
NOTICE
The procedure described for the check and for adjustment of the
spoke tension is the same for front wheel and rear wheel.

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Adjust tire pressure for check.
Technical data
Tire pressure,
front

tire cold

2.5 bar

Tire pressure,
rear

tire cold

2.9 bar

Clean wheels, especially wheel hubs, in case of strong contamination.
Check
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver and listen for the correct ringing sound.
Result
Tone of the spoke is not present, spoke does not vibrate
Measure
Mark spoke.

Check
Result
More than 7 spokes with a loss of tension
Measure
Replace the wheel rim.
Result
Less than 7 spokes with a loss of tension
Measure

Adjust spoke
spoke tension
On both sides, slacken the set screws (1) in spoke nipples (2) and
unscrew by 4 revolutions.

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels

On both sides lubricate spoke nipples (1) on head and spokes
side.
Lubricant
BMW lube & protection spray 83 19 2 446 565

Adjust spokes tension mark spokes (1) on spokes nipples (2).
Same clear sound in the sound test, as for the adjacent spokes.

Tighten spoke nipple of the upper row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke of pre-torqueing
M4

3 Nm

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with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Tighten spoke nipple of the lower row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke of pre-torqueing
M4

3 Nm

with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)

Turn the wheel.
Tighten spoke nipple of the upper row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke of pre-torqueing
M4

3 Nm

with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)

Tighten spoke nipple of the lower row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke of pre-torqueing
M4

3 Nm

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with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Tighten spoke nipple of the lower row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke tightening torque
M4

5 Nm

with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)

Tighten spoke nipple of the lower row in tightening sequence
from (1) to (10) with a suitable torque wrench.
Tightening torques
Nipple on spoke tightening torque
M4

5 Nm

with cross
-spoked
wheelsOE
(0771)