Damping - BMW R 1200RT 2016 Rider's Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
86
without Dynamic ESA
Turn adjuster wheel counter-
clockwise as far as possible.
(One-up without load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far
as possible counterclock-
wise, then 10 turns clockwise.
z
(One-up with load)
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
as far as possible. (Two-up
and load)
OE
Insert cover in mount 2 and
press it into mounts 1.

Damping

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 the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Adjust damping from the left
side of the vehicle.
To increase damping, turn ad-
justment screw 1 clockwise.
To decrease damping, turn ad-
justment screw 1 counterclock-
wise.