Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80.
www.ohlins.com
BM 543_6, issued 20091103
Mounting Instruction
Öhlins shock absorber kit BM 543
for BMW R1200 GS - Rear
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Kit Contents
Before installing the shock absorber, please
check the contents of the kit. If anything is
missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description
Article no.
Before Installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held
responsible for any damage to shock
absorber or vehicle, or injury to persons, if
the instructions for fitting and maintenance
are not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development.
Consequently, although these instructions
include the most up-to-date information
available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your
shock absorber and this manual. Please
consult your Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions regarding the contents of this
manual.
NOTE!
Read more about sag and ride height and differ-
ent settings in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
Adjustments
Compression Damping Adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on top of
the reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counter clockwise to de-
crease it.
Spring Preload Adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on the hy-
draulic adjuster. Turn clockwise to set the
spring preload. Turn counter clockwise
to release it.
Rebound Damping Adjuster
Adjust by turning the adjuster wheel at the
bottom of the piston rod. Turn clockwise
to increase damping, turn counter clock-
wise to decrease it.
Length Adjuster
Adjust by turning the end bracket. Tighten
the lock nut to lock the position.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cific brand and make of the motorcycle. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to
the following:
The adjuster has a normal right hand thread. Turn
the damping adjuster clockwise to fully closed
(pos. zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open
and count the clicks until you reach the recom-
mended number.
See Set-up data above.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged.
Maximum
length when
the groove is
visible.
WARNING!
The adjustable end eye/bracket must not
be threaded out more that the the groove
is fully visible beneath the lock nut. After
adjusting, make sure that the lock nut is
tightened.
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2
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4
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3
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Set-up data
Spring pre-load
17 mm
Compression damping
12 clicks
Rebound damping
15 clicks
Shock absorber data
Shock absorber length
403
+12
mm
Shock absorber stroke
78 mm
Rec. Sag and Ride Height
F1 - F2:
40-50 mm
F1 - F3:
55-65 mm
R1 - R2:
5-15 mm
R1 - R3:
25-35 mm
Read more about sag and ride
height in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
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Shock absorber 46PRCLQS
BM 543 (1)
Screw MC6S 6x16
01046-01 (2)
Screw MC6S 8x16
01046-22 (1)
Washer
00153-01 (1)
Bracket
02267-05 (1)
Bracket
02267-06 (1)
Öhlins Sticker
00192-01 (2)
Memo Notes Sticker
01180-01 (1)
Öhlins Owners Manual
07241-02 (1)
