BMW R 1200 RT - 2006, Rider'S Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it will
go counter-clockwise. (One-
up riding without luggage)
Turn the knob as far as it will
go counter-clockwise, then
back it off 10 turns in the
clockwise direction. (One-up
riding with luggage)
Turn the knob as far as it will
go clockwise. (Two-up riding
and luggage)
Seat the cover in mount 2 and
press it into mounts 1 .
Damping
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Set the damping from the left-
hand vehicle side.
Turn setting screw 1 clockwise
to increase the damping.
Turn setting screw
1 in anti-
clockwise direction to decrease
damping.
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