BMW K 1600GT, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Pull knob
1 out for better ac-
cessibility.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn the knob in the
direction indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn the knob in the
direction indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA)
OE
Knob turned as far as it will go
in the direction indicated by
the LOW arrow (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Push the knob back in to its
original position.
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.
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