Handlebars; Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

Handlebars

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Adjustable handlebars
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The height of the handlebars 1
is adjustable. Consult a certified
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer, for
adjustment of the handlebars.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by twisting.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle is
heavily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
To achieve better accessi-
bility, the handwheel can be
pulled out and angled down.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.