Damping - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Impaired handling.
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Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
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If you want to increase spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
counter-clockwise.
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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the dial counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go (One-
up riding without luggage)
Turn the dial counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go, then
make 12 clockwise rotations
(One-up riding with luggage)
Turn the dial clockwise as far
as it will go (Two-up riding and
luggage)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Install the seat ( 64).

Damping

Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping charac-
teristic by turning adjusting
screw 1.
If you want a harder damping
characteristic, turn adjusting