|
|
| Community Announcements | ||
 |
We know it has been a challenging few years for all of us, but last year was especially challenging for the support of this community. We had some significant expenses, while the support from our membership continues to be significantly smaller than years past. If you appreciate this community and want to see it continue to grow and improve, it is important that you support us through subscriptions. We are only supported by the community and a hand full of supporting dealers and vendors. We have continued to keep this community free of intrusive advertising and banners, unlike most other online communities, but if we cannot pay the bills, we will be forced to look at some sort of advertising in the near future. If you are not a member, please take a moment and purchase a subscription. Please thank the Vendors and Dealers who support this community by giving them a chance to earn your business. |
|
| Welcome to the K-Bikes.com - Excellence in Motion. | |||||
|
The K-Bikes community exists to promote a friendly, on-line community specifically related to BMW's line of K-series motorcycles. The information on this site is primarily related to the BMW's K-based Sport Touring Motorcycles - the BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200S, and K1200R; however, all riders who share many similar interests amongst the larger BMW rider community are welcome to join in on the fun.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ.
In order to use most of the features of the site, you must register.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
If you have any questions regarding this community, please use the Contact Us form and an we will get back to you ASAP.
|
|||||
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
|
#1
Mar 25th, 2006, 7:36 pm
|
||||
|
||||
|
Front wheel removal
I just read the manual and they recommend removing the bellypan and putting a jack under the bike to remove the front wheel. I'm used to an R11RS that is pretty well balanced on it's centerstand and doesn't need a jack nor have a bellypan.
Is that what you guys all do or have you found a simpler way? How are you supposed to do this on the side of the road for emergency repair? My first real quibble with BMW engineering. --Jerry
__________________
95 R1100RS 00 K1200RS Living with OAD, one day at a time... 
|
| Sponsored Links | |
Advertisement |
|
|
#2
Mar 26th, 2006, 1:01 am
|
||||
|
||||
|
Without putting a bunch of weight on the rear, or anchoring the rear down some way, it's damn near impossible to remove the front tire. Center stand on the K isn't positioned as well as it is on the R.
__________________
Ray 2010 K1300GT Royal Blue 2003 K1200GT Orient Blue (for sale) 2007 G650 X-Challenge IBA #34158 Be a K-Bikes Supporter I work for Keyser Söze
|
|
#3
Mar 26th, 2006, 4:34 am
|
|||
|
|||
|
This is the way I do it, rightly or wrongly.
Razel is right, the K's are slightly front heavy, but not a lot. On the centre stand I leave the belly pan on and slot a piece of 4X2 under the pan AT THE POINT BENEATH THE TWO PAN FIXING BOLTS. Then put light pressure on the floor jack to raise the front. I've got a couple of cage axle stands, so once I've pulled the wheel spindle I can pop one of these under the fork leg. If I'm leaving the bike, I always drop the wheel spindle back and put a stand or blocks underneath for peace of mind. I remember taking off the front fender once to get a bit more clearance, but you can wiggle the wheel out carefully without. I've never found a problem with my centre stand. You can always tie it forward to the front fork leg if it makes you feel better.
|
|
#4
Mar 30th, 2006, 2:46 pm
|
||||
|
||||
|
honey....you just sit there and i ll be back as soon as i get this tire changed...what ever you do dont get off the bike!!!...your right....what if you were broke down and needed to get that frt tire off....some type of folding stand for the forks would be great as long as they were small enough to fit somewhere....food for thought...mmmmmm...food!
|
|
#5
Mar 30th, 2006, 3:23 pm
|
|||
|
|||
|
Back the bike against a wall and racket the back down. A nylon racket works really well.
|
|
#6
Mar 30th, 2006, 11:37 pm
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Where do you live? I'm guessing Britain or Austrailia. "racket" is not a verb I'm familiar with here and I've got a fairly good command of the US English language. I'm guessing racket is what we would call a tie-down but not sure what you would tie it to on a wall. So I need help with a further explanation. Thanks for the help though. --Jerry
__________________
95 R1100RS 00 K1200RS Living with OAD, one day at a time...
|
|
#7
Mar 31st, 2006, 2:27 am
|
||||
|
||||
|
Good poiint about what to do on the road if you need a emergency repair on the frt tire. Never thought of that before. (I think he meant "ratchet"??)
__________________
Brent Boshart 10 R1200GS ADV (his) 09 K1300S Light Grey (hers)
|
|
#8
Mar 31st, 2006, 4:27 pm
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
I'd be looking for some debris by the side of the road, pieces of wood, etc. I'd guess you could find something to block it up with. Tie the rear end down to a guard rail, or a sign post? Hasn't happened, yet!
__________________
Bob Weis Astatula, FL '74 R90S '04 K12RS www.earplugco.com You rarely see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office......
|
|
#10
Apr 4th, 2006, 10:24 pm
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
plug it, inflate it and limp home
__________________
Mike Kelly Triple M Engineering Motorcycle Service, Fabrication, Machining Dallas, NC cell 704-678-4260 K1200RS & R100S WERA# 158
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Absolutely the most detailed description of the K1200S I've come across... | sinc | K12/1300S | 18 | May 29th, 2010 8:21 am |
| Front Wheel Bearing Replacement | DallasKRSRider | Technical, Repair and Maintenance | 5 | Mar 22nd, 2006 6:59 pm |
| Front reflector removal | sportrider | K12/1300S | 7 | Jan 25th, 2006 11:04 pm |
| Front Wheel Chock | magellan44 | K1200RS/GT (Classic) | 13 | Nov 29th, 2005 9:48 pm |
| I found the 22mm hex for the front wheel... | Shelley | K12/1300S | 9 | Nov 16th, 2005 10:35 am |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
