BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 103

Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compressing front wheel
±0.1 ±2
1.6 in (40 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To reduce the compression
(increase the spring preload),
turn the adjustment screw 3 in
direction A using a tool from
the onboard tool kit. A suitable
adapter to protect the screw
against scratches is included in
the onboard tool kit.
To increase the compression
(reduce the spring preload),
turn the adjustment screw 3 in
direction B using a tool from
the onboard tool kit. A suitable
adapter to protect the screw
against scratches is included in
the onboard tool kit.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
OE
Control (DDC)
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Lift the motorcycle using the
engine jack until the rear wheel
has been fully relieved.
Measure the distance D
between the seat 1 and the
axle 2.
Remove the engine jack.
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Place the motorcycle under
load with a rider and possibly
with luggage.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure the distance D be-
tween points 1 and 2 again
and calculate the difference
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