Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual

Brakes

5
Adjusting brake lever
90
WARNING
Changed position of the
brake fluid reservoir.
Air in the brake system.
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
handlebar.
WARNING
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Adjusting the brake lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Applying light pressure from
behind, turn adjusting screw 1
to the desired position.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.
Adjustment options:
from position 1: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
to position 5: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever

Spring preload

without Dynamic ESA
Adjustment
Spring preload has to be
adjusted to suit the weight of
rider, passenger and luggage.
Increase spring preload for
heavier loads, decrease spring
preload for lighter loads.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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