Damping - BMW 2013 S 1000R Rider's Manual

Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compressing front wheel
0.24...0.39 in (6...10 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping characteristic to
changed spring preload.
To decrease spring deflection
(increase spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 1 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction A.
To increase spring deflection
(decrease spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 1 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction B.

Damping

Correct damping setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting compression
damping on front wheel
Adjust compression-stage
damping with adjusting
screw 1 on left-hand fork leg.
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