BMW Motorrad F 900 XR, Rider'S Manual

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between clutch lever and han-
dlebar grip.
Turn the adjusting screw
1
counterclockwise to decrease
distance between clutch lever
and handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier
to turn when the clutch lever is
pressed forward.
Brakes
Adjusting brake lever
WARNING
Modified position of the
brake fluid reservoir
Air in the brake system
Do not twist the handlebar fit-
ting or the handlebars.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
counterclockwise to increase
the distance between the brake
lever and handlebar grip.
Turn the adjusting screw
1
clockwise to decrease the dis-
tance between the brake lever
and handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forwards.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload at the rear wheel to suit
the load carried by the motor-
cycle. Increase spring preload if
the payload increases and reduce
spring preload accordingly if the
payload decreases.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Removing seat ( 79).
Remove the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
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