BMW Motorrad R nineT, Rider'S Manual, Page: 65 / 192

with Option 719 Milled Parts
Set Classic
OE
or
with Option 719 Milled Parts
Set Storm
OE
or
with Option 719 milled part
package, Club Sport
OE
Turn adjusting lever 1 to the
desired position.
Adjustment options:
From position
A : smallest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever.
In 5 steps toward position
B to
enlarge the distance between
the handlebar grip and brake
lever.
Spring preload
Adjustment to front wheel
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
weight of the rider. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
Adjust spring preload on
front wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle, removing any
cargo or luggage.
Hold motorcycle in a verti-
cal position and measure dis-
tance
D between lower edge 1
of slider tube and front axle 2 .
Load motorcycle with rider.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance
D between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between the measured
values.
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