BMW K 1200 S 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
wise.
The adjusting screw has
a limit position and can
be turned more easily when
you press the handbrake lever
forward.
Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever in-
creases.
Turn adjusting screw
1 coun-
terclockwise.
Distance between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever de-
creases.
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by applying light pressure
at edge.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle is
heavily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
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