Damping - BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual

Damping

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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.
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An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Adjust damping from the left
side of the vehicle.
OE
Turn adjuster wheel 1 clock-
wise to increase damping.
Turn adjuster wheel 1 counter-
clockwise to decrease damp-
ing.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop, then 6 clicks coun-
terclockwise. (One-up without
load)
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop, then 4 clicks coun-
terclockwise. (One-up with
load)
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop. (Two-up with load)