Damping - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
72
Turn the adjuster knob clock-
wise as far as it will go. (Two-
up with luggage)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Installing the seat (

Damping

Adjustment
z
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
53).
Adjust the damping action by
turning adjusting screw 1.
If you want harder damping,
turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction indicated by the H
arrow.
If you want softer damping,
turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction indicated by the S
arrow.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
OE
(ESA)