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Hold the motorcycle upright,

preferably with the assistance

of a second person (do not

prop the motorcycle on the

side stand).

Measure distance D from bot-

tom 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 (negative spring

displacement) between the two

readings.

Load-dependent adjust-

ment of spring preload

Suspension compression at

rear wheel

20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)

To reduce negative spring dis-

placement (increase spring pre-

load, in other words), use the

tool from the on-board toolkit

to turn adjusting ring 1 in dir-

ection A.

To increase negative spring

displacement (reduce spring

preload, in other words), use

the tool from the on-board

toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1

in direction B.

Adjusting spring preload

for front wheel

with Dynamic Damping Control

(DDC)

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Start the engine.

NOTICE

Before adjusting spring preload

make sure there is no load on

the motorcycle; remove all items

of luggage, if carried.

Set the damping (DDC) to SOFT

for one-up riding.

On the race track

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BMW S 1000R 2015 Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
ABS	Standard
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine
Max Power	160 hp (118 kW) at 11, 000 rpm
Max Torque	112 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 9, 250 rpm
Weight	207 kg (456 lbs) fully fueled
Seat Height	814 mm (32 in)
Fuel Capacity	17.5 liters (4.6 gallons)
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swing arm, central spring strut
Front Brakes	Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm