Spring Preload - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

To reduce damping: turn ad-
6
justment screw 1 in direc-
tion B.
100
Steering damper basic
setting
Turn the adjustment screw in
direction A as far as it will go,
then 8 clicks in direction B.
(Highway operation)
z
Turn the adjustment screw in
direction A as far as it will go,
then 4 clicks in direction B.
(Racing mode)

Spring preload

Setting
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
weight of the rider. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Lifting the motorcycle
An engine jack is required to
set the spring preload. Details
on how to use the jack are not
specified further. If you are un-
sure whether this work is within
your capability, please contact a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Adjusting the spring
preload on the front wheel
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Lift the motorcycle using the
engine jack until the front
wheel has been fully relieved.
Measure the distance D be-
tween the lower edge 1 of the
slider tube and the front axle 2.
Remove the engine jack.
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Load motorcycle with rider.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure the distance D be-
tween points 1 and 2 again
and calculate the difference
(compression) between the
measured values.