BMW S 1000 RR - 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Hold motorcycle in vertical po-
sition and measure distance
d
between lower edge 1 of im-
mersion tube and front axle 2 .
Load motorcycle with driver.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance
d between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between measured values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compressing front wheel
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm)
(With rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
To decrease spring deflection
(increase spring preload), turn
adjusting screws 3 with tool of
onboard toolkit in direction a .
To decrease spring deflection
(decrease spring preload), turn
adjusting screws
3 with tool of
onboard toolkit in direction b .
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
Loosen screw 1 with tool of
onboard toolkit.
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