BMW K 1200 S 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel
1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel
1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn handwheel as far as
possible in direction of arrow
LOW, then turn 13 clicks
in direction of arrow HIGH
(Full tank of gas, with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))
Damping
Setting
The damping must be adapt-
ed to the spring preload. An in-
crease in spring preload requires
firmer damping, a reduction in
spring preload requires softer
damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Adjust damping with the toolkit
using the adjusting screw
1 .
To increase damping, turn ad-
justing screw
1 in arrow direc-
tion H.
To decrease damping, turn ad-
justing screw
1 in arrow direc-
tion S.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible in direction of
arrow H, then turn one and
one-half turn in direction of
arrow S (Single rider with
one person 187 lbs (85 kg))
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