BMW F 700 GS User Manual

Remove on-board toolkit 1.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
clockwise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 2
counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the dial counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go (One-
up riding without luggage)
Turn the dial counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go, then
make 12 clockwise rotations
(One-up riding with luggage)
Turn the dial clockwise as far
as it will go (Passenger opera-
tion with luggage)
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
with lowered suspension
OE
Turn the adjuster as far as it
will go counter-clockwise, then
back it off 5 clicks (One-up
riding without luggage)
Stow the on-board toolkit in its
correct position.
Installing seat ( 58).
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.
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z Operation

BMW F 700 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	798 cc
Power	75 hp (55 kW) at 7, 300 rpm
Torque	77 Nm (57 lb-ft) at 5, 300 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
ABS	Standard
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line two-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Fuel Capacity	16 liters (4.2 gal)
Weight	209 kg
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm
Front Brake	300 mm
Rear Brake	Single disc, 265 mm