BMW F800R - Spring Preload

WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the brake lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.
Spring preload
Adapt to load
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove seat ( 49).
Remove on-board toolkit 1.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
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z Adjustment