BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

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Warning:
Before starting the journey,
adjust the shock absorber to
match total weight.
If spring preload is changed,
it is essential to adjust the
shock-absorber setting
accordingly (and vice versa).
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Adjust the rear shock
absorber with a screwdriver
and extension
Basic setting (one-up) :
• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far as
it will go clockwise in the direc-
tion indicated by the
H arrow
• Turn adjusting screw 1 one
and a half turns counter-
clockwise in the direction
indicated by the
S arrow
Hard setting “H”:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far
as it will go clockwise in the
direction indicated by the
H arrow
Soft setting “S”:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 as far
as it will go counter-clockwise
in the direction indicated by
the
S arrow
Shock-absorber adjustment
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