The combination of spring
base, damping and spring rate
ensures the chassis geometry
is always appropriate.
The static normal position is
virtually maintained while riding.
The different driving and load-
ing statuses are offset so that
the drivability of the motorcycle
remains constant.
It is possible to electrically
change the spring rate
through the combination of a
conventional coil spring with a
plastic element (Elastogran), the
lateral expansion of which can be
electrohydraulically limited using
a displaceable sleeve. The more
the sleeve surrounds the plastic
element, the more its expansion
is limited and the spring rate
increases. The highest spring
rate is achieved when the sleeve
completely encloses the plastic
element and sits on the steel
spring. Accordingly, the spring
rate is lower, the less the sleeve
limits the expansion of the plastic
element.
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Technology in detail
Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
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Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
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