Spring Preload - BMW R 1250GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Spring preload

Setting
without Dynamic ESA
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
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WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
WARNING
Adjusting the spring preload
while riding.
Accident hazard
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To increase the spring preload,
turn the adjustment wheel 1
in the direction of the arrow
HIGH.
To decrease the spring load,
turn the adjustment wheel 1 in
the direction of the arrow LOW.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Dynamic ESA
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible into LOW direc-
tion. (One-up without load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in LOW direction,
then rotate 15 turns in HIGH
direction. (One-up with load)
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