Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW G 650 GS 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.
Adjusting 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 tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure 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

Adjustment on rear wheel
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. 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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