BMW F 700 GS 2012, Rider'S Manual

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Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob
2
clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob
2
counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the dial counter-
clockwise as far as it will
go (One-up riding without
luggage)
Turn the dial counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go, then
make 12 clockwise rotations
(One-up riding with luggage)
Turn the dial clockwise as
far as it will go (Two-up rid-
ing with luggage 85 kg)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Installing seat (
53).
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping charac-
teristic by turning adjusting
screw
1 .
If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw
1
4
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z Operation
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