F650GS Shock Adjuster

[Kilrush R1150RT]

Hi there. I just bought a F650 GS (2004) and the rear shock adjuster appears to be difficult to turn. What am I doing wrong? (do I need to pull or push it or something - ie childproof protection :)? )

 

thanks

[dirtrider]

2 hours ago, Kilrush R1150RT said:

Hi there. I just bought a F650 GS (2004) and the rear shock adjuster appears to be difficult to turn. What am I doing wrong? (do I need to pull or push it or something - ie childproof protection :)? )

 

thanks

Morning Kilrush R1150RT

 

It should be pretty straight forward, (see info below)

 

It is possible the adjuster is out of (or low on) fluid so someone in the past might have forced the adjuster knob all the way tight in one direction or the other. 

 

Can you still see the position indication decal? If so that can give you an idea on which way it needs to be moved or adjusted.

 

 

[Kilrush R1150RT]

8 hours ago, dirtrider said:

Morning Kilrush R1150RT

 

It should be pretty straight forward, (see info below)

 

It is possible the adjuster is out of (or low on) fluid so someone in the past might have forced the adjuster knob all the way tight in one direction or the other. 

 

Can you still see the position indication decal? If so that can give you an idea on which way it needs to be moved or adjusted.

 

 

Thanks Dirtrider. I will have a look tomorrow. As always you have the solution. I think it is turned all the way in. So I need to turn clockwise I think. Can I get a copy of this manual somewhere?

 

Thanks mate

 

 

[dirtrider]

22 minutes ago, Kilrush R1150RT said:

Thanks Dirtrider. I will have a look tomorrow. As always you have the solution. I think it is turned all the way in. So I need to turn clockwise I think. Can I get a copy of this manual somewhere?

 

Thanks mate

 

 

Evening Kilrush R1150RT

 

Yes, BMW makes that available.  Look in your Messages on this site, I will send it to you. 

[Kilrush R1150RT]

Dirtrider

Thanks!