Torx size (rear wheel)

[blackbird]

To remove the rear wheel what size torx socket do i require as my local bike shop want £8 just to remove the wheel & fit the new tyre where if it is a loose wheel its free fitting

 

[THE DOCTOR]

My 1200 takes a T50.

Torque it back down evenly in a criss cross pattern to 60Nm (44lbs) without any grease.

 

[andyclift]

Why not just buy a set of torx wrenches for about £10. Thenh everything's covered.

 

[Our Gee]

Come on now, £8 to remove a Wheel, mount a Tyre, and refit the Wheel must be the Bargain of the Year. As a comparison my Local Fiat Dealer recently charged me £55 plus Vat for a Diagnostic Engine Diagnostic Check which took all of Half an Hour. Pay the Man the Money !!
Mike Tee

 

[blackbird]

MIKE TEE you are telling me that you would be happy to pay £8 to take five bolts loose that takes a few minutes did you read my post correctly???????????

fit tyre to loose wheel FREE!!!!!!!!

remove wheel £8 !!!!!!!!

 

[Red Rock]

Which dealer and what tyre/price?
Most places I've seen seem to charge to fit, although it's usually less on a loose wheel. Probably on the premise that it's a bike, therefore there will be an oily chain involved...

Free fitting sounds good, unless they are stinging you for the tyre.

 

[Our Gee]

Woops, sorry Blackbird, no I didn,t read your post correctly, my mistake, but yes I would pay the Man the £8 especially if he is a BMW Dealer with the Specific Bike knowledge such as Torque Settings etc and the correct tools to do the Job. £8 really is "small change" in workshop rates these days. But like Redrock infers it,s the overall cost and I would add, "Quality of the Work" carried out which is the deciding factor. I recently had some Tyres fitted to K1200LT loose wheels at a local non-franchised Bike Shop and it was a mistake involving having to get the Front correctly balanced at a BMW Dealer in France.