Spring Preload - BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual

Spring preload

without Dynamic ESA
Setting
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.
OE
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 decrease spring load, turn
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
To increase spring load, turn
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
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)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in HIGH direction.
(Two-up and load)
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