Shock-Absorber Adjustment - BMW R 850 R Comfort Rider's Manual

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Warning:
Before riding off, adjust the
front shock absorbers to suit
the surface and your style of
riding. Adjust the rear shock
absorber to suit the gross
weight of the motorcycle plus
load.
• Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
• Use a screwdriver to adjust
the front/rear shock absorbers

Shock-absorber adjustment

Basic setting (one-up):
• Turn adjusting screw 1 or 2 all
• Back off adjusting screw 1 or,
Hard setting "H":
• Fully tighten adjusting screw 1
Soft setting "S":
• Fully back off adjusting screw
2
the way clockwise in the direc-
tion indicated by arrow H
as applicable, 2 two turns
counter-clockwise in the
direction indicated by arrow S
or, as applicable, 2
1 or, as applicable, 2
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