Damping - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
z
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Dynamic ESA
Turn adjuster knob in dir-
ection LOW until the stop
position is reached (Full load
of fuel, with rider 95 kg)

Damping

Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
OE
Set the damping from the left-
hand vehicle side.
Turn setting screw 1 in clock-
wise direction to increase the

damping.

Turn setting screw 1 in anti-
clockwise direction to decrease
damping.