BMW S 1000 RR - Service Manual download pdf (Page 52)

words), use the tool from the

on-board toolkit to turn adjust-

ing screws 3 in direction a.

To increase the difference (re-

duce spring preload, in other

words), use the tool from the

on-board toolkit to turn adjust-

ing screws 3 in direction b.

Adjusting spring preload

for rear wheel

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Make sure there is no load

on the motorcycle; remove all

items of luggage, if carried.

Use the tool from the on-board

toolkit to slacken screw 1.

Hold the motorcycle upright

and measure distance d from

bottom edge 1 of the number-

plate carrier to screw 2 of the

chain guard.

Apply the rider's weight to the

motorcycle.

With the assistance of a

second person, measure

distance d between points 1

and 2 again and calculate the

difference between the two

readings.

Load-dependent adjust-

ment of spring preload

Negative spring displace-

ment of rear wheel

20...25 mm (With rider

85 kg)

Operation

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BMW S 1000 RR - Service Manual Page 52