Spring Preload - BMW F 800 R 2015 Rider's Manual

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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
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while driving.
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
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Turn the adjusting screw 1
clockwise in order to increase
the clearance between the
brake lever and handlebar grip.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
counterclockwise in order to
reduce the clearance between
the brake lever and handlebar
grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you push
the brake lever forward when
doing so.

Spring preload

Adapting to vehicle load
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 motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Remove the seat ( 48).
Remove toolkit 1.