BMW 2013 S 1000R, Rider'S Manual

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Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compression of rear-wheel
springs
0.8...0.9 in (20...24 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
To decrease the spring deflec-
tion (increase spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring
1 in direction A .
To increase the spring deflec-
tion (reduce spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring
1 in direction B .
Adjusting spring preload
on front wheel
with Dynamic Damping Con-
trol
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Start engine.
Before setting the spring
preload, completely unload
the motorcycle and remove lug-
gage items if necessary.
Set damping (DDC) to
SOFT
for
one-up riding.
Hold motorcycle in vertical po-
sition, preferably with the help
of a second person (not the
side stand).
Measure distance
D between
lower edge 1 of immersion
tube and front axle 2 .
Load motorcycle with driver.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance
D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate
difference (spring deflection)
between the measured values.
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