Handlebars; Spring Preload - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Handlebars

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Adjusting handlebars
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The distance of the handlebars
from the rider can be adjusted by
turning the handlebar clamping
blocks by 180°.
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Short-reach position, handlebars
toward rider.
Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for adjustment
of the handlebars.

Spring preload

Setting
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
nature of the terrain. Uneven
terrain requires a high spring
preload, flat terrain requires a
lower spring preload.
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
on front wheel
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.