Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW F 800 GT Rider's Manual

Brakes

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Adjusting handbrake lever
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WARNING
Modified position of the
brake fluid reservoir
Air in the brake system
Do not twist the handlebar fit-
ting or the handlebars.
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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
wise to increase distance be-
tween brake lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-
terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forwards.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload 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
at rear wheel
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Remove seat ( 52).