Brakes; Mirrors; Spring Preload - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

tivated automatically, for safety
4
reasons.
Setting riding mode (
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Installing front seat (

Brakes

Adjust the handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
z
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to acci-
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill.
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55).
Applying light pressure from
behind, turn adjusting screw 1
to the desired position.
The adjusting screw is
easier to turn if you push
the handbrake lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: widest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
to position 6: narrowest span
between handlebar grip and
handlebar lever

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors
Turn the mirror to the correct
position.

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.
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-