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BMW R 1200RT - Suspension and Damping Adjustment

BMW R 1200RT
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preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjust spring preload at
rear wheel
Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Pull cover 1 slightly outwards
at point 2.
So as not to damage the cover
or the mounts, lift off cover at
points 3.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping characteristic to
changed spring preload.
To reduce the spring load, turn
the adjuster wheel 1 counter-
clockwise using the tool 2.
To increase the spring load,
turn the adjuster wheel 1
clockwise using the tool 2.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without dynamic ESA
OE
4
63
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Operation

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