BMW Motorrad R 1250RT, Rider'S Manual

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152 ADJUSTMENT
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.
For special vehicles,
BMW Motorrad recom-
mends selecting the "one-up
with luggage" setting.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Turn the adjuster knob as
far as it will go in the clock-
wise direction, then back it
off 6 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 4
clicks in the counter-clock-
wise direction. (One-up with
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. (Two-up with
luggage)