Spring Preload - BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual

Spring preload

Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
Always check that the ground
is level and firm.
Ease out bottom of cover 1 at
position 2.
In order not to damage the
cover or the mounts, disen-
gage the cover at positions 3.
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping to suit spring
preload.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use tool 2 to turn
knob 1 counter-clockwise.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use tool 2 to turn
knob 1 clockwise.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Dynamic ESA
4
63
z
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