BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 112

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Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
110
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
±2
35 mm (Road use with rider
85 kg)
±2
30 mm (Racing use with
rider 85 kg)
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WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
Loosen screw 1 with toolkit.
To reduce compression (in-
crease of spring preload), turn
adjusting ring 2 in the direc-
tion A with toolkit.
To increase compression (re-
duction of spring preload), turn
adjusting ring 2 in the direc-
tion B with toolkit.
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Screw in adjusting ring
6 Nm
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Lift motorcycle with engine
lifter until there is no load on
the rear wheel.
Switch on the ignition.
Start the engine to avoid dis-
charging the battery.
NOTICE
Adjustments to the DDC system
are possible only with the ignition
switched on, because only then
are the electric valves active.