Damping - BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual

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Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
z
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping to suit spring
preload.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HARD
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the SOFT
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob counter-clock-
wise to the limit stop, then
turn it back 15 clicks. (Full
load of fuel, with rider 85 kg)

Damping

Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping character-
istic, using the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
ing screw 1.