BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual page 49

Hold motorcycle in a verti-
cal position and measure dis-
tance d between lower edge 1
of immersion tube and front
axle 2.
Load motorcycle with driver.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance d between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between measured values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compressing front wheel
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm)
(With rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
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.
To decrease spring deflection
(increase spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 3 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction a.
To increase spring deflection
(decrease spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 3 with tool of
onboard tool kit in direction b.
Ensure that the settings on the
left and right sides are identical.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle, removing any
cargo or luggage.
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