BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 49

adjusting screws 3 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction a.
To increase spring deflection
(decrease spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 3 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction b.
Ensure that the settings on the
left and right sides are identical.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle, removing any
cargo or luggage.
Loosen screw 1 with tool from
onboard tool kit.
Hold motorcycle in vertical
position and measure
distance d between lower
edge 1 of license-plate carrier
and screw 2 of chain guard.
Load motorcycle with driver.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance d between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between the measured
values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compression of rear-wheel
springs
0.8...1 in (20...25 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
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