Brakes; Spring Preload - BMW F 900 R 2019 Rider's Manual

Brakes

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Adjusting brake lever
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WARNING
Relocated brake fluid tank
Air in the brake system
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
handlebar.
WARNING
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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 anti-
clockwise to increase the span
between the brake lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to reduce the span
between the 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 preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Remove the seat (
Removing the toolkit.
92).