Rider's Manual K 1200 R - K100.biz
Rider's Manual K 1200 R - K100.biz
Rider's Manual K 1200 R - K100.biz
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z Operation<br />
Push the protective cap over<br />
the threaded fastener.<br />
Spring preload<br />
Setting<br />
It is essential to set spring preload<br />
of the rear suspension to<br />
suit the load carried by the motorcycle.<br />
Increase spring preload<br />
when the motorcycle is heavily<br />
loaded and reduce spring preload<br />
accordingly when the motorcycle<br />
is lightly loaded.<br />
Adjusting spring preload<br />
for rear wheel<br />
Make sure the ground is level<br />
and firm and place the motorcycle<br />
on its stand.<br />
Your motorcycle's handling<br />
will suffer if you do not<br />
match the spring-preload and<br />
damping-characteristic settings.<br />
Adjust the damping characteristic<br />
to suit spring preload.<br />
Adjusting spring preload<br />
while the motorcycle is being<br />
ridden can lead to accidents.<br />
Do not attempt to adjust spring<br />
preload unless the motorcycle is<br />
at a standstill.<br />
If you want to increase spring<br />
preload, turn knob 1 in the direction<br />
indicated by the HIGH<br />
arrow.<br />
If you want to reduce spring<br />
preload, turn knob 1 in the direction<br />
indicated by the LOW<br />
arrow.<br />
Basic setting of spring<br />
preload, rear<br />
Turn the knob as far as it will<br />
go in the direction indicated<br />
by the LOW arrow and then<br />
turn it back 13 clicks in the<br />
direction indicated by the<br />
HIGH arrow. (Full load of<br />
fuel, with rider 85 kg)<br />
Damping<br />
Setting<br />
Damping must be adapted to<br />
suit spring preload. An increase<br />
in spring preload requires firmer<br />
damping, a reduction in spring<br />
preload requires softer damping.<br />
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