BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Shifting

Adjusting shift lever

• Slacken screw 1.
• Turn foot piece 2 into desired position.

NOTICE If the toe piece is set too high or too low, this can cause problems when shifting gears. In the event of shifting problems, check the toe piece setting.

• Tighten screw 1 to specified torque.

Adjusting gearshift lever foot piece

• with Option 719 milled part package, Classic OE

or

• with Option 719 milled part package, Storm OE

or

• with HP machined-parts package OE

• The distance between the feet and the height of the foot piece 2 can be adjusted by turning the foot piece into different positions.
• Remove screw 1.

• Clean the thread.
• Turn the foot piece 2 into the desired position.
• Install the new screw 1.

Footrests

• with Option 719 milled part package, Classic OE

or

• with Option 719 milled part package, Storm OE

or

• with HP machined-parts package OE

Adjust footrests

• The footrest is adjusted the same way when moving it right or left.
• The position of the footrest must be set equally on the right and left.

• Remove screws 1.
• Remove the footrest 3 from the clamping block 2.

• Remove screw 2.
• Remove clamping block 1.

• Install clamping block 1 in the desired position A or B and tighten screw 2.

• Position footrest 3 on clamping block 2.
• Install screws 1.

• Remove and install the footrest on the other side in the same way.

Handlebars

Adjustable handlebars

The inclination of the handlebars is adjustable in the areas with the mark 1.

Have the handlebars adjusted by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Spring preload

Setting

- without Dynamic ESA OE

It is essential to set the spring preload to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel

• Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.

WARNING Uncoordinated settings of spring preload and spring strut damping.

Poorer handling.

• Adjust damping characteristic to changed spring preload.

WARNING Adjusting the spring preload while riding.

Accident hazard

• Adjust the spring preload only when the motorcycle is stationary.

 

• To increase the spring preload, turn the adjustment wheel 1 in the direction of the arrow HIGH.
• To decrease the spring load, turn the adjustment wheel 1 in the direction of the arrow LOW.

Damping

- without Dynamic ESA OE

Setting

The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload.

• A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface.
• An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a reduction in spring preload requires softer damping.

Adjusting damping on rear wheel

• Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.
• Adjust damping from the left side of the vehicle.

• To increase damping, turn adjustment screw 1 clockwise.
• To decrease damping, turn adjustment screw 1 counterclockwise.

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