BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

36.8

Static balancing of front wheel

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Remove the wheel.

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Insert the balancing shaft, BMW No. 36 3 614, 
through the front wheel.

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Secure the balancing axle with knurled nut (3), 
but do not over-tighten.

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Raise the wheel on the balancing device, 
BMW No. 36 3 600, and allow it to find its own 
equilibrium.

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Attach weights (distributed evenly between the two 
sides of the wheel) opposite the heaviest point at ei-
ther side of the rim. Maximum total balance weight 
60 g.

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If necessary, repeat the balancing procedure.

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Check ABS sensor gap.

ABS sensor gap, front
Up to 1996
model year .......... 0.50…0.55 mm (0.020…0.022 in)
From 1997 
model year on ..... 0.45…0.55 mm (0.018…0.022 in)

LT360050

Static balancing of rear wheel

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Remove the wheel.

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Attach mounting device (2), BMW No. 36 3 613, 
to the centering-collar side with the wheel studs.

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Install balancing shaft (1), BMW No. 36 3 606, 
with measuring socket (3), BMW No. 36 3 616.

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Equalise the position of the wheel on the balancing 
shaft with spacing washers, e.g. Part No. 
36 31 1 451 791.

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Raise the wheel on the balancing device, 
BMW No. 36 3 600, and allow it to find its own 
equilibrium.

L

Attach weights (divided evenly between both sides 
of the wheel) opposite the heaviest point at both 
sides of the rim. Maximum balancing weight is 60 g.

•

If necessary, repeat the balancing procedure.

•

Check ABS sensor gap.

ABS sensor gap, rear
Up to 1996
model year .......... 0.60…0.65 mm (0.024…0.026 in)
From 1997 
model year on ..... 0.45…0.55 mm (0.018…0.022 in)