Shock Absorbers - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

Adjusting spring preload
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while the motorcycle is
being ridden can lead to acci-
62
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
The knob can be pulled
out and angled down for
easier accessibility.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
z
motorcycle on its stand.
If you want to increase
spring preload, turn knob 1
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
One click corresponds
to a half turn of
the knob. The range of
adjustment comprises 20
turns.
Rear spring preload, ba-
sic setting
One-up, rider weighing 85 kg
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow and then
turn it back 15 clicks in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow.

Shock absorbers

Shock-absorber settings
and spring preload
Damping must be adapted
to suit spring preload. An in-
crease in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting rear shock
absorber
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit spring pre-
load.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.