Handlebars; Spring Preload - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Adjusting mirror arm
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Push protective cap 1 up over
z
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Mirror to adapter
22 Nm
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.

Handlebars

Adjusting handlebars
You can turn the handlebar
clamping blocks 180° to increase
or decrease handlebar reach.
Short-reach position, handlebars
toward rider.
Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.
If you want to have the handle-
bars adjusted consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the front suspension to
suit the terrain. Increase spring
preload for riding in rough terrain
and reduce if the terrain is level.