Allow the silencer to cool.Adjust spring preload by turn-
ing knob 1.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn the knob toward
HARD.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn the knob toward
SOFT.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the "SOFT" direc-
tion and then turn it 10 full
turns in the "HARD" direc-
tion. (Full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
DampingAdjustment for front
suspensionYou can fine-tune the suspension
to the road surface by adjusting
both the compression-stage and
rebound-stage damping charac-
teristics of the telescopic forks.
The rebound-stage setting con-
trols the way the suspension re-
acts as it extends, whereas the
compression-stage setting influ-
ences compression of the front
forks under load.
The harder the setting, the more
the movement that the forks can
make to absorb surface irreg-
ularities is damped. When you
choose a soft setting the forks
respond all the more rapidly to
surface irregularities.
Adjusting rebound stage
for front wheelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
You adjust the rebound-stage
characteristic by turning adjust-
ing screw 1.
435zOperation
Checking operation of
brakesPull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.Brake padsChecking brake-pad
thickness, front brakesMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: Below the
wheel axle, between wheel and fork tube toward the brake cal-
iper.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
visible.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
864zMaintenance
J
Jump starting, 90
K
Keys, 28
L
Laying up, 100
LightsHigh-beam headlight, 31
Low-beam headlight, 31
Side light, 31
Low-beam headlight, 18
Luggage Correct loading, 57
M
Maintenance, 117 Notes, 60
Mirrors Adjusting, 33 Motorcycle
Care, 97
Laying up, 100
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 49
Restoring to use, 100
Multifunction display See display, 17
N
Number-plate carrier Removing and installing, 95
O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Resetting, 17, 29
P
Power socket, 11, 56
Pre-ride check, 45
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 108
Refuelling, 50
Restoring to use, 100 Rider's Manual
Stowage, 14
Running gear Technical data, 108
Running in, 46
S
Safety instructions, 42
Seat Lock, 13
Service, 116
Service Card, 116
Side light, 18
Spark plugs Technical data, 111
Speedometer, 20
Spring preload Adjusting, 11, 34
Standards, 7
Starter, 16
Starting, 44
Status indicators Overview, 20
Steering lock, 28 Locking, 28
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