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Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set the spring

preload to suit the load carried by

the motorcycle. Increase spring

preload when the vehicle is heav-

ily loaded and reduce spring

preload accordingly when the

vehicle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting 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.

Park the motorcycle, ensuring

that the support surface is firm

and level.

Pull bottom of cover 1 slightly

outward at position 2.

To avoid damaging the cover

and the mounts, lift off cover at

the positions 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 raise the spring preload,

turn the adjustment knob 1

clockwise using the special

tool 2 (onboard tool kit).

To reduce the spring preload,

turn the adjustment knob 1

counterclockwise using the

tool 2.

Operation

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BMW R1200RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Final Drive	Shaft drive
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm (58.5 inches)
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') 4-stroke engine, two camshafts, four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
Power	125 hp (92 kW) @ 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm (92 lb-ft) @ 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Front Suspension	Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805 mm (31.7 inches)
Weight	274 kg (604 lbs) fully fueled