Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 2 is located at the top of the front fork. The compression damping force adjuster 3 is located at the bottom of the front fork.
To adjust the damping force, set the adjuster to the standard setting first and then adjust the adjuster to the desired position.
To set the rebound and compression damping force, turn the adjuster clockwise until it stops and then turn it counterclockwise.
As you turn the adjuster, you will notice clicks. Count the number of clicks from fully turned-in position.
The standard rebound damping force setting is 9 clicks. The standard compression damping force setting is 14 clicks.
Turn the adjuster clockwise from the standard position to stiffen the damping force. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to soften the damping force. The damping force should be adjusted gradually, 1/4 turn at a time, to fine-tune the suspension.
Note
: do not loosen the adjuster base 4, or front fork oil will ooze through the adjuster base.
 Warning
Adjust the right and left front forks to the same settings. |
Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or
counterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the
adjuster counterclockwise will
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time, it needs special servicing
requiring appropriate materials,
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Specifications
Service data
Clutch
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Clutch control system components” “clutch components”
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Thermostat removal and installation
Removal
Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the thermostat cover (1).
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