Adjusting the Front Spring preload

[North]

I was just wondering if there was some trick to adjusting the preload on the front 1200 spring. I want to increase it. Will it turn with your hand or do you need a tool.


Thanks

Rick

 

[gavin@iow]

I was just wondering if there was some trick to adjusting the preload on the front 1200 spring. I want to increase it. Will it turn with your hand or do you need a tool.


Thanks

Rick

There should be a 'C' spanner in the tool kit, dead easy.

 

[North]

Great,

Thanks Gavin

 

[BiG DoM]

You will need a tool and your hand...but not your tool in your hand!

 

[Dave Price]

You can reduce the preload by hand, but you will need the C spanner to increase it.

 

[WindyChuffer]

RTFM - i.e the one that came with the bike !!!

 

[North]

Thanks guys,

It was easy to do with tool.


Wow, the BMW tool kit has everything in it.

 

[tustinr]

Actually it has very little in it. No Torx sockets, zippo. Try removing the front wheel without the special tool !

 

[Padge]

FYI
You'll probably notice the ride is slightly smoother but the "Turn in" is less sharp as you add the front preload.

Thanks guys,

It was easy to do with tool.


Wow, the BMW tool kit has everything in it.