BMW S 1000R 2015, Rider'S Manual

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Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person (do not
prop the motorcycle on the
side stand).
Measure distance
D from bot-
tom edge 1 of the number-
plate carrier to screw 2 of the
chain guard.
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.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
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
1 in dir-
ection A .
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring
1
in direction B .
Adjusting spring preload
for front 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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80
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