Steering; Spring Preload - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you push
the brake lever forward when
doing so.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: Largest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever
To position 6: Smallest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever

Steering

Adjusting steering damper
WARNING
Adjusting the steering
damper while riding.
Accident hazard
Never adjust the steering
damper except while the
motorcycle is stationary.
Turn adjustment screw 1 in di-
rection A to increase damping
force.
Turn the screw 1 in direction B
to reduce damping force.
Basic steering damper
adjustment setting
Opens at 8 clicks (starting at
fully closed) (Highway opera-
tion)
Opens at 5 clicks (starting at
fully closed) (Racetrack)

Spring preload

Setting
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
weight of the rider. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
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