BMW R 1200 S, Rider'S Manual

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being ridden can lead to acci-
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Use adjusting rings 1 and 2
to adjust spring preload.
Use the tool from the on-
board toolkit to hold adjust-
ing ring
2 .
Use the tool from the on-
board toolkit to release the
lock by turning adjusting
ring
1 counter-clockwise.
If you want to increase
spring preload, turn
adjusting ring
2 clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn adjusting
ring
2 counter-clockwise.
Spring preload, basic
setting
With OE Sport suspension:
85 kg (Motorcycle with full
load of fuel, with rider)
158 mm (Spring length (no
load on rear wheel))
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Adjust rebound-stage
damping by turning
adjusting ring
1 .
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