Swinging Arm - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

118 SETTING
Adjust rebound-stage damp-
ing using adjustment screw 1.
For increasing the damping:
Use the onboard vehicle tool
kit to turn the adjustment
screw 1 in A direction.
For reducing the damping:
Use the onboard vehicle tool
kit to turn the adjustment
screw 1 in B direction.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Turn the adjustment wheel in
direction A as far as it will
go, then 5 clicks in direc-
tion B. (Road mode with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))

SWINGING ARM

Adjusting the rear wheel
swinging arm
The swinging arm pivot point
can be adjusted in three stages.
Additional tools such as the en-
gine jack or footrest stand are
required for this; how to handle
these tools is not addressed
further. If you are not sure
whether this work is within
your skill range, please contact
a repair shop, preferably an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad dealer.
Adjusting the swinging arm
pivot point
Park the motorcycle, making
sure the ground is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to side
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure motorcycle against
tipping away to side.
Lift the vehicle using an en-
gine jack or another suitable
jack so that the rear wheel
swinging arm is relieved.