Mirrors, Spring preload – BMW Motorrad K1300S User Manual

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Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by applying light pressure
at edge.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle is
heavily loaded and reduce spring

preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.

Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.

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.

To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.

Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA II)

OE

Turn upper adjustment
wheel as far as possible in
direction of arrow LOW, then
turn 13 clicks in direction of
arrow HIGH (Full tank of gas,
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))

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