BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

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O
pera
ti
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n
A
B
d
Warning:
Before starting off, adjust
spring preload to suit the
surface on which you intend
riding.
Check and correct the tyre
pressures (
b
53).
Adjusting spring preload,
front wheel
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Use the hooked wrench to
adjust preload of spring to a
stage between 1 and 9:
3rd stage – metalled road
5th stage – loose gravel
or similar
9th stage – off-road
Fine-tune the setting in accord-
ance with your personal
preferences.
L
Note:
Stage 1:
Turn all the way in the direction
indicated by
A
Stage 9:
Turn all the way in the direction
indicated by
B
Spring preload