Damping - BMW R 1200R 2015 Rider's Manual

Adjusting the spring preload
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while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
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Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To decrease spring load, turn
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
To increase spring load, turn
z
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible into LOW direc-
tion. (One-up without load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in LOW direction,
then rotate 15 turns in HIGH
direction. (One-up with load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in HIGH direction.
(Two-up and load)

Damping

without Dynamic ESA
Setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Adjust damping from the left
side of the vehicle.
OE
Turn adjuster wheel 1 clock-
wise to increase damping.
Turn adjuster wheel 1 counter-
clockwise to decrease damp-
ing.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop, then 6 clicks coun-
terclockwise. (One-up without
load)