Dakar rear suspension

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Kreef

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BMW F650GS / Dakar
Rookie question :)

What do you call the part right in the middle of this picture. The one that is not numbered... The one that is fitted to the frame on your right hand side that looks like it should be inflated... (for some or other reason I could not find a diagram specifically showing this part and it's internals.)

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I am assuming this is the air-resevoir for the shock...? At what pressure should it be? Will this raise or lower the bike? Will this make the shock harder or softer? What should the pressure be when riding solo compared to with a pillion?

Thanks
 
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