Handlebars; Spring Preload - BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS 2012 Rider's Manual

Handlebars

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Adjusting handlebars
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You can turn the handlebar
clamping blocks 180° to increase
or decrease handlebar reach.
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Short-reach position, handlebars
toward rider.
Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.
If you want to have the handle-
bars adjusted consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the front suspension to
suit the terrain. Increase spring
preload for riding in rough terrain
and reduce if the terrain is level.
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.