Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW 2004 K 1200 S Rider's Manual

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To make the loops accessible:
• Remove the seat and turn it
around.
• Pull loops 1 out of retaining
brackets 3.
• Turn the seat around and
refit.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors
• Move the mirrors into the
desired position by pressing
lightly on one of the corners.

Spring preload

Adjusting spring preload
on the rear wheel
Adjusting the spring
preload while the motor-
cycle is being ridden can lead
to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.c
The spring preload must be
adapted to the load of the
motorcycle. An increase in the
load requires an increase in
the spring preload; less weight
requires a correspondingly
lower spring preload.
• Place the motorcycle on the
OA
centre stand
or side
stand, ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.
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