Damping - BMW F 900 R 2019 Rider's Manual

WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjuster
knob 1 clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use the tool from the
toolkit to turn adjuster knob 1
counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Dynamic ESA
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go counter-clockwise.
(One-up riding without lug-
gage)
Turn the adjuster as far as
it will go counter-clockwise,
then back it off 20 turns in the
clockwise direction. (One-up
with luggage)
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go. (Two-up with
luggage)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Install the seat ( 92).

Damping

Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
OE
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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