R1200GS lug bolts

[bykrdad]

A fellow BMW owner sent me the following link on lug bolts, but I can't open it.
I get a message that says I do not have sufficient privileges to access this page.

http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?t=3D33419

What am I doing wrong and IS there a problem with the lug bolts
on my 2007 R1200GS?

 

[Semper_Fi]

I see this is your first post so welcome bykrdad.

The reason you can not view that thread is because it is in the moderator forum which has limited access.

What specific information are you looking for regarding the wheel bolts.

Maybe we can help.

 

[bykrdad]

R1200 lug bolts

Is there a problem with the lug bolts on the R1200GS not staying tight?

 

[Semper_Fi]

I know that the torque for the wheel bolts are 60nM

And they are to be installed without any lubricant of any kind or any loctite product of any kind.

The factory puts them in dry and thats how they come out and go back in.

 

[bykrdad]

OK. Thanks. I'm heading off for the Rider Mag. Europe tour and I'll be on an R1200GS (like mine). I trust that the service tech that will go with us knows this.

 

[Semper_Fi]

Sounds like a potentially great ride report - hint hint.

Have fun and enjoy yourself

 

[Polarbear]

Dry off/dry back on;

The bolts are not too hard to deal with. I do not regularly torque mine either,BUT its the norm of course. I really do tighten them though and have never had an issue coming loose wiith all my HARD trails offroad. I beat this bike and torque is importatnt, but you'll get a feel for tight by hand and find it suffice for wheel bolts. I do. Keep the torque wrench handy, as most find it comforting using these. One thing is the wheel bolts are steel(bolts) on steel(ringgear) and this is an easy chore, vs steel going into aluminum!!! Randy