Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

Brakes

5
Adjusting brake lever
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WARNING
Modified position of the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Air in the brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar fit-
ting or the handlebars.
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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving.
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Rotate the adjusting screw 1
into the desired position by
applying gentle pressure from
the rear.
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 5: Smallest distance
between handlebar grip and
brake lever

Spring preload

without Dynamic ESA
Setting
The spring preload must be
adjusted to the weight of the
rider, passenger and load. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
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