BMW K 1300 R Service Manual download pdf (Page 64)

Push the protective cap over

the threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set spring pre-

load of the rear suspension to

suit the load carried by the mo-

torcycle. Increase spring preload

when the motorcycle is heavily

loaded and reduce spring preload

accordingly when the motorcycle

is lightly loaded.

Adjust the spring preload

for rear wheel

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Your motorcycle's hand-

ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload and

damping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristic

to suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preload

while the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust spring

preload unless the motorcycle is

at a standstill.

If you want to increase spring

preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-

ection indicated by the HIGH

arrow.

If you want to reduce spring

preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-

ection indicated by the LOW

arrow.

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA II)

OE

Turn the knob as far as it will

go in the direction indicated

by the LOW arrow and then

turn it back 13 clicks in the

direction indicated by the

HIGH arrow. (Full load of

fuel, with rider 85 kg)

Damping

Setting

Damping must be adapted to suit

the surface on which the motor-

cycle is ridden and to suit spring

preload.

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