Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Mirrors

4
Adjusting mirrors
50
z
Move mirror to the desired po-
sition by turning it.
Adjusting mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1 up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
Joint compound: Multi-Wax
Spray
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Remove seat ( 55).