MBW F800GT, Rider'S Manual

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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the adjuster as far as
it will go counter-clockwise
(One-up without luggage)
Turn the adjuster as far as
it will go counter-clockwise,
then back it off 12 turns in the
clockwise direction. (One-up
with luggage)
Turn the adjuster as far as
it will go counter-clockwise,
then back it off 18 turns in the
clockwise direction. (One-up
with luggage and topcase)
Turn the adjuster as far as it
will go clockwise (Two-up with
luggage and topcase)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Install the seat (
66).
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
If you want to increase damp-
ing, turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise.
If you want to reduce damping,
turn adjusting screw
1 counter-
clockwise.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA)
OE
4
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