BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR, Rider'S Manual

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114 ADJUSTMENT
are required for adjusting the
riding height; however, they
will not be dealt with in detail
here. If you are in doubt as to
whether you would be able to
complete this work, contact a
specialist workshop, preferably
a BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Adjusting riding height at the
traction strut
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Lift motorcycle with engine
lifter, so that there is no load
on the rear wheel swinging
arm.
Secure the motorcycle against
falling over.
Adjust riding height to the
swinging arm pivot point set-
ting:
Measure gap D at traction
strut 1 .
Traction strut gap di-
mension to compensate
the swinging arm pivot point
setting
9.5 mm (Basic setting)
8.0...13.0 mm (Adjustment
range)
12.5 mm (Swinging arm
pivot point Position 2)
13.0 mm (Swinging arm
pivot point Position 3)
Loosen clamping bolts 1 .
To increase the riding height,
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
the direction A .
To reduce the riding height,
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
the direction B .
Tighten clamping bolts 1 .
Clamping bolt at adjust-
ing strut
8 Nm
Remove the engine lifter.