BMW K1200GT, Rider'S Manual, Page: 72 / 172

in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob
1 in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
One click corresponds
to a half turn of the knob.
The range of adjustment com-
prises 20 turns.
Spring preload, basic
setting
Turn the knob as far as
it will go in the direction
indicated by the LOW ar-
row and then turn it back
15 clicks in the direction
indicated by the HIGH ar-
row. (full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
Shock absorbers
Shock-absorber settings
and spring preload
Damping must be adapted
to suit spring preload. An in-
crease in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting rear shock
absorber
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping
characteristic to suit spring
preload.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Adjust the rear shock ab-
sorber, using a screwdriver
to turn adjusting screw
1 .
If you want a harder damp-
ing characteristic, use a
screwdriver to turn adjust-
4
70
z Operation