Spring Preload - BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

Spring preload

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2
B
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W
B efore the journey starts,
adjust spring preload to suit
the gross weight/load on the
motorcycle.
Adjusting spring preload
• Opening the seat (
• Unfold knob 1
• Steplessly adjust spring preload
by turning knob 1 to suit the
load on the motorcycle
One-up without luggage
(approx. 187 lbs (85 kg) rider, fully
suited)
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go in
the "LOW" direction as indi-
cated by arrow A
A
With luggage
(approx. 264 lbs (120 kg))
• Center knob 1 by turning it in
Two-up with luggage
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b
(330 lbs (150 kg) or more)
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go in
C
F old in knob 1 before closing front
seat.
• Lock the front seat (
1
the direction indicated by
arrow B
the "HIGH" direction as indi-
cated by arrow A
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b