BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW dir-
ection, then 15 turns in the
HIGH direction. (One-up with
luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW dir-
ection, then 30 turns in the
HIGH direction. (Two-up with
luggage)
DAMPING
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Setting
Damping must be adapted to
suit the surface on which the
motorcycle is ridden and to suit
spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a
reduction in spring preload
requires softer damping.
Adjusting damping for rear
wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Set the damping from the
left-hand vehicle side.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
clockwise to harden the
damping action.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
anticlockwise to soften the
damping action.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the adjuster knob as
far as it will go in the clock-
wise direction, then back it
off 8 clicks in the counter-
clockwise direction. (One-up
without luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 2
clicks in the counter-clock-
wise direction. (One-up with
luggage)