Storage Compartments; Spring Preload - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

Storage compartments

Operating front storage
compartments
To open a storage compart-
ment, press corresponding re-
lease lever 1 downward.
To close a storage compart-
ment, press corresponding
door into locking device.
The left-hand storage com-
partment is locked together
with the steering lock.
Operating rear storage
compartment
Open seat.
The lighting of the storage
compartment is switched
on when the ignition is switched
on.
After switching off the ignition,
the storage compartment lighting
remains lit for a short time.
To store two helmets in the
storage compartment, position
the helmets as shown in the
picture.
Close seat.

Spring preload

Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
Scooter. Increase spring preload
when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjust spring preload at
rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
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