Damping - BMW M 1000 RR 2021 Rider's Manual

Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
30 mm (with rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
Loosen screw 1 with toolkit.
To reduce compression (in-
crease spring preload), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2
in direction A.
To increase compression (re-
duce spring preload), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 2 in dir-
ection B.
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Screw in adjusting ring
6 Nm

DAMPING

Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to
suit the condition of the sur-
face on which the motorcycle
is ridden and to suit spring pre-
load.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a
reduction in spring preload
requires softer damping.
Adjusting compression-stage
damping for front wheel
Adjust compression-stage
damping using adjusting
screw 1 and the yellow scale
on the left fork leg.
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