9 - BMW Motorrad Danmark

4 48
z Operation
words), use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjusting
screws 3 in direction a.
To increase the difference (reduce
spring preload, in other
words), use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjusting
screws 3 in direction b.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle
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 adjustment
of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of rear wheel
20...25 mm (With rider
85 kg)