Spring Preload - BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Pull bottom of cover 1 slightly
outward at position 2.
To avoid damaging the cover
and the mounts, lift off cover at
the positions 3.
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 raise the spring preload,
turn the adjustment knob 1
clockwise using the special
tool 2 (onboard tool kit).
To reduce the spring preload,
turn the adjustment knob 1
counterclockwise using the
tool 2.
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