Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW K 1300 R Rider's Manual

Mirrors

4
Adjusting mirrors
52
z
Turn the mirror to the correct
position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2 (left-hand
thread).
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten nut to the specified
tightening torque, while holding
the mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Mirror on left/right ad-
apter
22 Nm
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.