Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW F800GT Rider's Manual

Brakes

6
Adjusting the front brake
lever
70
WARNING
Relocated brake fluid tank
Air in the brake system
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
handlebar.
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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the front brake lever
and the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the front
brake lever and the handlebar
grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.

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 heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Remove seat ( 54).