Damping - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
86
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the LOW direction.
(One-up without luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW direc-
tion, then 15 turns in the HIGH
direction. (One-up with lug-
gage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
z
as it will go in the LOW direc-
tion, then 30 turns in the HIGH
direction. (Two-up with lug-
gage)

Damping

Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Work on the left-hand side of
the vehicle when adjusting the

damping.

If you want to increase damp-
ing, turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
If you want to reduce damping,
turn adjusting screw 1 counter-
clockwise.

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