Damping - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

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Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
z
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Knob at "STD" mark at side
(Rider weighing 85 kg, mo-
torcycle fully fuelled)
Installing seat ( 61).

Damping

Setting
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
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.
There is a risk of injury
by burns if you adjust the