Damping - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
z
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
Spring preload at rear
wheel
Rotate handwheel toward left
in arrow direction LOW (L) all
the way to stop, then rotate
ten clicks to the right (For
operation with rider traveling
solo)
Turn handwheel toward right
in arrow direction HIGH (H)
all the way to stop. (For of-
froad operation or with pas-
senger and luggage)

Damping

Setting
The damping must be adjust-
ed to the spring preload and the
road conditions. An increase in
spring preload requires firmer
damping, a reduction in spring
preload requires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
There is a risk of injury
by burns if you adjust the
damping characteristic while the
muffler is hot.
Use screwdriver extension and
wear gloves.