Damping - BMW R 1250GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
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Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in LOW direction,
then rotate 30 turns in HIGH
direction. (Two-up and load)

Damping

without Dynamic ESA
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Setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Adjust damping from the left
side of the vehicle.
OE
To increase damping, turn ad-
justment screw 1 clockwise.
To decrease damping, turn ad-
justment screw 1 counterclock-
wise.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible clockwise, then 8
clicks counterclockwise. (One-
up without load)
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible clockwise, then 4
clicks counterclockwise. (One-
up with load)
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible clockwise, then 4
clicks counterclockwise. (Two-
up with load)