license-plate carrier and the
bolt
2
of the chain guard.
Load motorcycle with rider.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance
D
between
points
1
and
2
again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between the measured
values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Spring deflection of rear wheel
0.8...0.9 in (20...24 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To increase the spring deflec-
tion (reduce spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring
2
in direction
B
.
To decrease the spring deflec-
tion (increase spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring
2
in direction
A
.
Tighten screw
1
to specified
torque.
Clamping bolt on upper
spring cup
2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
OE
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Start engine.
NOTICE
Before setting the spring preload,
completely relieve the motorcycle
and remove any pieces of lug-
gage.
5
72
z
Setting
Summary of Contents for S 1000R 2018
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model S1000R BMW Motorrad ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 18: ...2 16 z Overviews ...
Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews ...
Page 26: ...2 24 z Overviews ...
Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ...
Page 69: ...Setting Mirrors 68 Headlight 68 Brakes 68 Spring preload 69 Damping 73 5 67 z Setting ...
Page 80: ...5 78 z Setting ...
Page 118: ...7 116 z On the racetrack ...
Page 132: ...8 130 z Technology in detail ...
Page 171: ...Accessories General notes 170 10 169 z Accessories ...
Page 191: ...Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 12 189 z Technical data ...
Page 192: ...12 190 z Technical data ...
Page 198: ...13 196 z Service ...
Page 201: ...Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature 13 199 z Service ...
Page 216: ...Work performed at km Date 13 214 z Service ...
Page 217: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 216 14 215 z Appendix ...
Page 226: ...15 224 z Index ...