BMW 2006 G 650 Xmoto, Rider'S Manual

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Adjusting damping on
rear wheel
The motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit the spring
preload.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park the mo-
torcycle.
Adjust damping with nut 1 .
To increase damping, turn
nut
1 in direction A .
To decrease damping, turn
nut
1 in direction B .
Damping
Turn lower adjustment
wheel as far as possible
in direction A, then turn
13 clicks in direction B
(Full tank of gas, with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))
Tires
Checking tire pressures
Incorrect tire pressures
result in poorer handling
of the motorcycle and can
lead to accidents.
Ensure proper tire pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
To avoid a sudden loss of tire
pressure, use a metal valve
cap with a rubber sealing ring
on the rear wheel and tighten
it securely.
Incorrect tire pressure
reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire pressure.
Check tire pressure using
following data.
4
39
z Operation