BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual page 52

words), use the tool from the
4
on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
ing screws 3 in direction a.
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To increase the difference (re-
duce spring preload, in other
words), use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
ing screws 3 in direction b.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
z
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken screw 1.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and measure distance d from
bottom edge 1 of the number-
plate carrier to screw 2 of the
chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance d between points 1
and 2 again and calculate the
difference between the two
readings.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Negative spring displace-
ment of rear wheel
20...25 mm (With rider
85 kg)