Damping - BMW G 650 GS Rider's Manual

If you want to reduce spring
4
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the SOFT
36
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob counter-
clockwise to the limit stop,
then turn it back 15 clicks.
(Full load of fuel, with rider
85 kg)
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Damping

Adjustment for rear
suspension
Damping must be adapted to suit
spring preload and the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a reduc-
tion in spring preload requires
softer damping.
The harder the setting, the more
the movement that the spring
strut can make to absorb sur-
face irregularities is damped.
When you choose a soft setting
the spring strut responds all the
more rapidly to surface irregularit-
ies.
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping character-
istic, using the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
ing screw 1.
If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
S arrow.