Damping - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
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without Dynamic ESA
Turn adjuster knob in direc-
tion LOW until the stop posi-
tion is reached (One-up riding
without luggage)
Turn the adjuster as far as it
will go in the LOW direction,
then turn it back 15 turns in
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the HIGH direction (One-up
with luggage)
Turn the adjuster as far as it
will go in the LOW direction,
then turn it back 30 turns in
the HIGH direction (Two-up
riding and luggage)

Damping

Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
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the surface on which the motor-
cycle 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.
Work on the left-hand side of
the vehicle when adjusting the

damping.

If you want to increase damp-
ing, turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
If you want to reduce damping,
turn adjusting screw 1 counter-
clockwise.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
without Dynamic ESA
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the clockwise direction,
then back it off 8 clicks in the
counter-clockwise direction
(One-up without luggage)
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