Mirrors; Spring Preload; Adjusting - BMW 2012 G 650 GS Sertao Rider's Manual

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors
Adjusting the mirror while
driving can result in acci-
dents.
Only adjust the mirrors with the
motorcycle stopped.
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by twisting.
Adjust mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1 up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Setting
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
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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