BMW Motorrad R nineT Urban G S, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Applying light pressure from
behind, turn adjusting screw
1
to the desired position.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
to position 5: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Spring preload
Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting the spring
preload for the rear wheel
Requirement
Setting the spring preload re-
quires 2 hook wrenches that are
not included in the toolkit, but are
nevertheless included in the de-
livery specification of the vehicle.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
To loosen the lock nut, turn
the adjusting ring
1 using the
hook wrench in direction B ,
while tightening the adjusting
5
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z Adjustment