Shock Absorbers - BMW R 1150 RT 2003 Rider's Manual

Shock-absorber adjustment
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Warning:
Before the journey starts, ad-
just the rear shock absorber to
suit the gross weight and load
on the motorcycle.
• Place motorcycle on centre
stand (
b
• Adjust the shock absorber by
inserting a screwdriver with
extension through hole 1 in
the footrest plate
48)
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Basic setting (solo):
• Turn adjusting screw 2 in
direction indicated by arrow H
(clockwise) as far as it will go
• Turn adjusting bolt 2 anti-clo-
ckwise through 180 degrees
in the direction of the arrow S
Hard setting "H":
• Tighten adjusting screw 2 fully
Soft setting "S":
• Slacken off adjusting screw 2
fully
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