Damping - BMW R 1200 RS 2016 Rider's Manual

Damping

5
Without Dynamic ESA
86
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
z
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic 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.
OE
Turn knob 1 clockwise to in-
crease damping.
Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
to reduce damping.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go, then back it off
6 clicks in the counter-clock-
wise direction. (One-up riding
without luggage)
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the knob clockwise as far
as it will go, then back it off 4
clicks in the counter-clockwise
direction. (One-up with lug-
gage)
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go. (Two-up with
luggage)