TOURATECH R1250GS Rear Shock Absorber DDA Plug and Travel EVO Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Touratech
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NEW I DEAS FOR MOTORBIKES
January, 2023 by: Tourate0 GmbH, Germany
R1250GS Rear Shock Absorber DDA Plug and Travel EVO
We recommend having the accessory parts fitted by a specialist workshop.
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| Original motorcycle part
These instructions are written based on our current state of knowledge.
Information is provided without any guarantee as to its accuracy. Subject to
technical modifications.
The order of assembly steps must be followed.
Touratech accepts no liability for incorrectly fitted parts and resulting
material damage or personal injury!
Please observe applicable road vehicle (construction and use) regulations as
well as EC/ECE Directives and applicable laws in your country. If parts are
fitted which require inspection and/or approval after fitting, take your
vehicle to a testing station immediately and have the vehicle papers updated.
Check and if necessary tighten all bolted connections after 50 km. Standard
tightening torques in Nm for bolted connections with strength class 9.8. For
special tightening torques refer to your specialist workshop!
Please take into account that fitting panniers, crash bars, foot peg lowering
kits (rider and pillion),Kickstand enlargmentplate, front spoilers and engine
guards may restrict the bike’s lean angle!
If modifications are made to the fairing, stem, handlebar, fairing parts,
etc., ensure that electrical wiring, brake lines, accelerator and clutch
cables are refitted correctly. Check clearance, both sides with full steering
lock .
Always disconnect the battery when working on the electrics!
We recommend cutting protective film to size and applying it to impact areas
that are likely to be chipped by stones.
Work on the brake system and suspension should always be carried out by a
specialist workshop.
The maximum load on luggage racks is 5 kg! Luggage racks ZegaProTC is 10 kg!
If other original accessories or aftermarket accessories are used, ensure
clearance, fitment and do not come into contact with other parts!
Apply conventional lubricant to stainless steel bolts prior to assembly.
PDF fitting instructions also can be downloaded from the Touratech webshop.
Mounting Instructions
Installation and Set-up Tips for Plug &Travel EVO Suspension
Before disassembly:
01-038-5860-0 Touratech Suspension Federbein „Hinten” DSA / Plug & Travel
EVO fiir BMW R1200GS / R1250GS ab 2013
- Make sure that your bike has the current BMW software status for suspension.
- Set the ride mode to ‘Road’
- Set the suspension to ‘Min’ (to match the position the shock is in out-of-the-box)
- Make sure to clear any existing fault codes prior to installing new shocks
- Take care to not over-extend or damage wheel position sensors.
Physical installation:
- Disassemble the bike to remove the front and rear OEM shocks.
- Install the new EVO front and rear shock per the BMW Motorrad Manual.
- Connect the plugs on the EVO shocks to the motorcycle.
**Calibration and set-up:
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Support the bike so that the front and rear wheels are without load or weight.
• Ensure that wheel position travel sensors are installed correctly. -
Battery voltage must remain above 12.6 volts during calibration process by having bike connected to battery charger or engine running.
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Confirm suspension is set to’Min’ and do not change ESA settings until after calibration is complete.
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Calibrate the wheel travel sensors using BMW Dealer diagnostic system or GS91 1 device (with current Software). With the GS911 device, go to function group XSAF Calibration. Run the’Calibrate 5AF/function.
Calibrate the SAF sensors After replacing the spring elements, the SAF needs to be calibrated.
- Calibrate the Electronic Pre-load Adjuster to program the working travel of the preload adjuster. With the GS911 device, go to function group XSAF Calibration. Run the ‘Calibrate SAF Spring’function.
- Set suspension to ‘Auto’
April 2023 by:Touratech GmbH, Germany
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