BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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126 SETTING
Adjustment
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase the spring
preload when the vehicle is
heavily loaded and reduce the
spring preload accordingly
when the vehicle is lightly
loaded.
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjuster knob 1 in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow.
To reduce spring preload, turn
adjuster knob 1 in the direc-
tion indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the LOW direction.
(One-up without luggage)