Spring Preload - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

126 ADJUSTMENT
Clamping block on
footrest hinge
M8 x 25
20 Nm
Position footrest 3 on clamp-
ing block 2.
Install screws 1.
Footrest on clamping
block
M6 x 20 / M6 x 12
10 Nm
Remove and refit the footrest
on the other side in the same
way.

SPRING PRELOAD

Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
without Dynamic ESA
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
To reduce spring preload, turn
adjuster knob 1 in the direc-
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