Spring Preload - BMW K 1200 LT Manual

Spring preload

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B
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Warning:
Before the journey starts,
adjust spring preload to suit
the gross weight/load on the
motorcycle.
Adjusting spring preload
• Opening the seat (
• Unfold knob 1
• Steplessly adjust spring preload
by turning knob 1 to suit the
load on the motorcycle
One-up without luggage
(approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) rider, fully
suited)
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go in
the "LOW" direction as indi-
cated by arrow A
A
With luggage
(approx. 120 kg (264 lbs))
• Centre knob 1 by turning it in
34) Two-up with luggage
b
(150 kg (330 lbs) or more)
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go in
e
Fold in knob 1 before closing
front seat.
• Lock the front seat (
1
the direction indicated by arrow
B
the "HIGH" direction as indi-
cated by arrow A
Attention:
35)
b