
Shifting
Adjusting shift lever
Slacken screw
1
.
Turn foot piece
2
into desired
position.
NOTICE
A foot piece adjusted too high
or too low can cause problems
when shifting. In case of shifting
problems, check the adjustment
of the foot piece.
Tighten screw
1
to specified
torque.
Treadplate (fixing) on
gear lever
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Handlebars
Adjustable handlebars
The inclination of the motor-
cycle handlebars can be ad-
justed within the
1
markings.
Consult an authorized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for ad-
justment of the handlebars.
Spring preload
Setting
without Dynamic ESA
OE
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
5
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