BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 117

making changes, the clearance
to the rear wheel swinging arm
and rear wheel must always be
checked.
Additional tools such as an
engine lifter or footrest stand
are required for adjusting the
riding height; however, they
will not be dealt with in detail
here. If you are in doubt as to
whether you would be able to
complete this work, contact a
specialist workshop, preferably a
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Adjusting riding height at
the traction strut
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Lift motorcycle with engine
lifter, so that there is no load
on the rear wheel swinging
arm.
Secure the motorcycle against
falling over.
Loosen clamping bolts 1.
To increase the riding height,
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
the direction A.
To reduce the riding height,
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
the direction B.
Traction strut length
87.5 mm (Basic setting)
86...91 mm (Adjustment
range)
Adjust riding height to the
swinging arm pivot point
setting:
Measure and adjust gap di-
mension D at traction strut 1.
Traction strut gap di-
mension to compensate
the swinging arm pivot point
setting
9.5 mm (Basic setting)
12.5 mm (Position 2)
13 mm (Position 3)
Tighten the clamping bolts 1.
Clamping bolt at adjust-
ing strut
8 Nm
6
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