Spring Preload - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

Opening/closing rear
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stowage compartment
Open the seat.
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The stowage compartment
light switches on when
switching on the ignition.
After switching off the ignition
the stowage compartment light
remains illuminated briefly.
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To stow two helmets in the
stowage compartment, position
the helmets as shown here.
Close the seat.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
Scooter. Increase spring preload
when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
To increase spring preload:
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction A as indicated by
the arrow.
To reduce spring preload: Use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B as indicated by
the arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Increase 4 clicks from the low-
est preload setting (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)