BMW R 1200 S, Rider'S Manual

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Setting length of spring
strut
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear wheel (
86)
Slacken screws 3 of the
spray guard.
Back off nut
2 by turning it
clockwise.
If you want to increase
the length of the
spring strut, turn nut
1
counter-clockwise.
If you want to reduce the
length of the spring strut,
turn nut
1 clockwise.
Once you have set
the spring strut to the
desired length, turn nut
2
counter-clockwise to lock
the adjuster.
Spring-strut length, ba-
sic setting
With OE Sport suspension:
Turn the bottom spring retain-
er down as far as it will go.
(Motorcycle with full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Align the spray guard as
shown in the illustration.
Tighten screws
3 of the
spray guard.
Installing rear wheel (
86)
Tyres
Checking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressure
adversely affects the
handling characteristics of the
motorcycle and can lead to
accidents.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
In order to avoid a sudden
loss of tyre pressure, fit a
metal valve cap with rubber
sealing ring to the rear tyre
and make sure that the cap is
screwed on firmly.
Incorrect tyre pressure
reduces the operating
life of the tyres.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
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