Tighten set screw (1) in spoke nipples (2) with a suitable torque
wrench.
Tightening torques
Screw lock for spoke nipple
Set screw, M4

2 Nm

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Turn the wheel once again.
Tighten spoke nipple of the upper 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)

Tighten set screws (1) in spoke nipples (2) with a suitable torque
wrench.
Tightening torques
Screw lock for spoke nipple
Set screw, M4

2 Nm

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Affix mark on the front side
Put a White point (arrow) on right near BMW brand.

Affix mark on the rear side
Put a White point (arrow) on right near BMW brand.

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

Statically balancing front wheel
Align balancing jig (36 3 601) with knurled screws (1) and bubble level
(2).
Insert balancing shaft (36 5 571) in front-wheel bearing and secure it
with tensioner (36 5 572), making sure that front-wheel bearing is
lightly preloaded.
Remove old adhesive weights (3).
Place the front wheel on the balancing jig and allow it to come to
rest.
Clean the attachment points for the adhesive weights.
Affix new adhesive weights (3) opposite the heaviest point of the
wheel.
Technical data
Permissible
front-wheel
imbalance

max 5 g

Balance weight
for front wheel

max 80 g

One half of the
weights must
be attached to
the left and the
other half to
the right of the
wheel rim
Repeat the balancing procedure as a check.

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

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Statically balancing rear wheel
Align balancing jig (36 3 601) with knurled screws (1) and bubble level
(2).
Introduce balancing shaft (36 5 571) into the rear wheel and secure it with tensioning device (3).
Place the rear wheel on the balancer and allow it to come to rest.
Clean the attachment points for the adhesive weights.
Affix adhesive weights (4) opposite the heaviest point of the
wheel.
Technical data
Permissible
rear-wheel
imbalance

max 45 g

Balance weight
for the rear
wheel

max 80 g

One half of the
weights must
be attached to
the left and the
other half to
the right of the
wheel rim
Repeat the balancing procedure as a check.

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

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Install the rear wheel
Clean the wheel centering spigot and the contact surfaces of the
wheel hub.

Hold the rear wheel (2) in position.
Engage all wheel bolts (1) loosely first, then tighten.
Tightening torques
Rear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40

Tightening sequence: tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm

9
Install the front wheel
Make sure that spacer bush (1) is installed with the collar (arrow)
toward the outside.

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Clean and lubricate quick-release axle (1).
Lubricant
Optimoly TA

18 21 9 062 599

Hold front wheel (2) in position. Install quickrelease axle (1).

Securing right brake caliper
Position brake caliper (2).
Install screws (1).
Tightening torques
Brake caliper on telescopic fork
M10 x 65

38 Nm

Securing left brake caliper
Position brake caliper (3) with holder (2).
Install screws (1).
Tightening torques
Brake caliper on telescopic fork
M10 x 65

38 Nm

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Service Information No. SI 36 001 18R
R Models K5x, K23, K33 Reworking Cross-Spoked Wheels
Secure line (1) in holder (2).
Check that line is correctly routed (1) in the holder (arrows).

Disengage tensioning straps (1) at the rear.
Fold in center stands (2).
Firmly compress the front forks several times.
Place the motorcycle on its center stand (2).

Install bolt (1)
Tightening torques
Quick-release axle in telescopic forks
M12 x 20

30 Nm

Tighten clamping bolts (2).
Tightening torques
Clamping screw for quick-release axle in telescopic
fork
M8 x 35

19 Nm

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

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Securing front wheelwheel-speed sensor
Check the O-ring (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Hold wheel speed sensor (2) in position.
Install bolt (3).
Tightening torques
Wheel-speed sensor to bevel gears
M6 x 16

8 Nm

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Final check of work performed

Function test, engine start suppression
Check

•

Check the following:

• Set kill switch to centered position.

- The work as performed achieved the intended purpose.

• Select neutral.

- All reservoirs and containers have been filled and all fluids
and lubricants are at their correct levels.

• Switch on the ignition.
Neutral telltale light "N" lights up.

- All threaded fasteners released beforehand have been
correctly retightened.

• Select a gear.

- The fuel system is free of leaks.

Neutral indicator light "N" goes out.

- The lights and signaling equipment are fully operational
and the vehicle is roadworthy.

• Press the starter button.

- The brake pads of the front and rear brakes are bedded

• Extend the side stand.

against the brake discs.

Starter does not operate.
• Pull the clutch lever.
• Press the starter button.
Starter does not operate.
• Retract the side stand.
• Press the starter button without releasing the clutch lever.

Starter operates.
Result
Not all test steps completed successfully.

Measure
• Check the appropriate parts with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system.

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