Damping - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

tion indicated by the LOW
arrow.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjuster knob 1 in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW dir-
ection. (One-up without lug-
gage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW dir-
ection, then turn it 15 turns in
the HIGH direction. (One-up
with luggage)
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the HIGH direction.
(Two-up with luggage)

DAMPING

without Dynamic ESA
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to
suit 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
reduction in spring preload
requires softer damping.
Adjusting damping for rear
wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Set the damping from the
left-hand vehicle side.
Turn adjuster knob 1 clock-
wise to increase damping.
Turn adjuster knob 1 counter-
clockwise to reduce damping.
characteristic
OE
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go, then back it
off 6 clicks in the counter-
clockwise direction. (One-up
riding without luggage)
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go, then back it
off 4 clicks in the counter-
clockwise direction. (One-up
with luggage)
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
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