BMW S 1000R 2015, Rider'S Manual

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Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To reduce negative spring dis-
placement (increase spring pre-
load, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring
2 in dir-
ection B .
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring
2
in direction A .
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Clamping screw to top
spring retainer
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
OE
3 Nm
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Start the engine.
NOTICE
Before adjusting spring preload
make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle; remove all items
of luggage, if carried.
Set the damping (DDC) to
SOFT
for one-up riding.
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