BMW R 1100 S Rider's Manual page 43

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Warning:
Before the journey starts,
adjust the rear shock absorb-
er to suit the gross weight/
load on the motorcycle.
• Support the motorcycle on its
side stand (
b
• Adjust the rear shock
absorber with a screwdriver
Adjusting rear shock absorber
52)
Basic setting (one-up):
• Turn adjusting screw 1 fully
clockwise, in the direction
indicated by the H arrow
• Turn adjusting screw 1 half a
turn counter-clockwise, in the
direction indicated by the S
arrow
Setting Hard "H":
• Fully tighten adjusting screw 1
Setting Soft "S":
• Fully back off adjusting
screw 1
2
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