BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 2020, Rider'S Manual

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turn the adjustment ring 2 in
direction B using a tool from
the onboard tool kit.
Tighten screw 1 to tighten-
ing torque.
Screw on adjustment
ring
2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
Adjusting the spring preload
at the rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Con-
trol (DDC) OE
Park the vehicle, making sure
that the ground is firm and
level.
Lift the vehicle using the en-
gine jack until the rear wheel
has been fully relieved.
Switch on the ignition.
Start engine to ensure
that the battery does not
discharge.
Settings on the DDC sys-
tem can only be made
when the ignition is switched
on, as this is the only way the
electric valves are active.
Measure the distance D be-
tween the license-plate car-
rier 1 and the axle 2 .
Remove the engine jack.
Park the vehicle, making sure
that the ground is firm and
level.
Place the vehicle under load
with a rider and possibly with
luggage.
With the assistance of a
2nd person, measure the
distance D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate
the difference (compression)
between the measured values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Spring deflection of rear
wheel
1.6 in (40 mm) (With rider
187 lbs (85 kg))