BMW R 12 nineT 2023 Rider's Manual page 117

Adjustment for rear
suspension
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn adjuster knob 1
clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn adjuster knob 1
counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of the rear
spring preload
Turn all the way counter-
clockwise, then back off
6 turns clockwise (with
full load of fuel, with rider
weighing approx. 95 kg)
Turn all the way counter-
clockwise, then back off
12 turns clockwise (One-
up with luggage approx.
105 kg)
Turn all the way counter-
clockwise, then back off
22 turns clockwise (Two-
up with luggage approx.
165 kg)
Adjust the damping character-
istic to suit spring preload.
See the section on
suspension in "Technical
data" for a recommendation on
how to set up the suspension.
Adjust the damping for the
rear wheel. (
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