BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 111

Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of front wheel
40 ±2 mm (including rider
85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To reduce the compression
(increase of spring preload),
turn adjusting screw 3 using
toolkit in the direction A. The
toolkit includes an appropriate
adapter that protects the screw
from scratches.
To increase the compression
(reduction of spring preload),
turn adjusting screw 3 using
toolkit in the direction B. The
toolkit includes an appropriate
adapter that protects the screw
from scratches.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
OE
Control (DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Lift motorcycle with engine
lifter until there is no load on
the rear wheel.
Measure the distance D
between the motorcycle seat 1
and the axle 2.
Remove the engine lifter.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Subject the motorcycle to load
with a rider, and possibly with
luggage.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
the distance D between
the points 1 and 2 again
and calculate the difference
(compression) between the
measured values.
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