BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 105

NOTICE
Settings on the DDC system
can only be made when the ig-
nition is switched on, as this is
the only way the electric valves
are active.
Measure the distance D
between the seat 1 and the
axle 2.
Remove the engine jack.
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Place the motorcycle under
load with a rider and possibly
with luggage.
With the assistance of a
2nd person, measure the
distance D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate
the difference (compression)
between the measured values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Spring deflection of rear wheel
±0.1 ±2
1.4 in (35 mm) (Road
mode with rider 187 lbs
(85 kg))
±0.1 ±2
1.2 in (30 mm) (Rac-
ing mode with rider 187 lbs
(85 kg))
To reduce the compression
(increase the spring preload),
turn the screw 1 in direction A
using a tool from the onboard
tool kit.
To increase the compression
(reduce the spring preload),
turn the screw 1 in direction B
using a tool from the onboard
tool kit.
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