Suspension Spring Preload - BMW R 1150 R 2002 Rider's Manual

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Warning:
Before riding off, always set
spring preload to suit total
weight.
For off-road riding, increase
spring preload at front and
rear by a suitable amount.
For safety reasons, never at-
tempt to alter spring preload
while the motorcycle is being
ridden. Always halt the motor-
cycle before adjusting.
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Suspension spring preload

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Adjusting suspension
spring preload
• Hold the motorcycle upright or lift it
on to the main stand
• Adjust spring preload at
handwheel 1
Basic setting, solo:
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go
counter-clockwise as indi-
cated by the "LOW" arrow
• Turn knob 1 one mark clock-
wise as indicated by the
"HIGH" arrow
Setting for two-up and
luggage:
• Turn handwheel 1 fully to the
right as indicated by the
"HIGH" arrow
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