Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW S 1000XR 2018 Rider's Manual

Move windshield up or down.
5
When adjusting, make sure the
windshield is not scratched.
66
The windshield is held in the
upper or lower end positions
by spring force.

Brakes

Adjusting brake 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.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn the adjustment screw 1
into the desired position by
applying gentle pressure from
the rear.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forwards.
Adjustment options:
from position 1: smallest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever
to position 5: largest distance
between handlebar grip and
brake lever

Spring preload

without Dynamic ESA
Setting
The spring preload must be
adjusted to the weight of the
rider, passenger and load. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
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