Spring Preload - BMW F 650 GS Manual

Spring preload

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Adjusting spring preload
If the suspension of your mo-
torcycle has been lowered,
the reduction in ground clear-
ance reduces the maximum
possible angle of lean for cor-
nering.
Lowering the suspension re-
duces spring travel. This might
result in a less comfortable
ride. Consequently, before
setting off you should always
adjust suspension travel and
damping to suit load (
as accurately as possible.
Soft setting (for light rider):
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go
counter-clockwise in the
direction indicated by the
"LOW" arrow
Basic setting (one-up):
• From the soft setting, turn
knob 1 five clicks clockwise in
the direction indicated by the
"HIGH" arrow [Dakar: twenty
clicks]
Firm setting:
• Turn knob 1 clockwise in the
38, 39)
direction indicated by the
b
"HIGH" arrow
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