BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 66

Adjusting the spring
4
preload while the
motorcycle is being ridden
64
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload on-
ly when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
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To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direc-
tion of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direc-
tion of arrow LOW.
Rear wheel preload
(for rider traveling solo)
Rotate handwheel to-
ward left in arrow direc-
tion LOW (L) all the way
to stop, then rotate ten
clicks to the right
Rear wheel spring
preload (for offroad
use or with passenger and
luggage)
Turn handwheel toward
right in arrow direction
HIGH (H) all the way to
stop.
Spring preload and road
surface condition
The spring preload on the
front wheel must be adapt-
ed to the nature of the terrain.
Uneven terrain requires a high
spring preload, flat terrain re-
quires a lower spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
on front wheel
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.