BMW R nineT 2019, Rider'S Manual, Page: 65 / 206

with Option 719 Milled Part
Set Classic
OE
or
with Option 719 Milled Part
Set Storm
OE
or
with Option 719, Club Sport
milled part package
OE
Turn the adjusting screw 1 to
the desired position.
Adjustment options:
from position
A : smallest dis-
tance between the handle-
bar grip and the parking brake
lever.
in 5 steps in the direction of
position
B to increase the dis-
tance between the handlebar
grip and the parking brake
lever.
Spring preload
Setting on the front wheel
Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight. Increase spring preload
for heavier loads, decrease spring
preload for lighter loads.
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and measure distance
D
between the lower edge 1 of
the slider tube and the front
axle
2 .
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance
D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
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z Adjustment