BMW R 1200 GS 2005, Rider'S Manual

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If you want to increase
spring preload, turn knob
1
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.
Rear suspension, spring
preload (for riding one-up)
Turn knob as far as it will
go counter-clockwise in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow (L) and then turn
it 10 clicks clockwise
Rear suspension, spring
preload (for off-roading or
riding two-up with luggage)
Turn knob as far as it will go
clockwise in the direction
indicated by the HIGH arrow
(H).
Shock absorbers
Adjusting suspension
damping
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 damping for
rear wheel
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit spring pre-
load.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
You adjust the rear shock
absorber by turning adjust-
ing screw
1 .
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