Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Front suspension

Suspension adjustment

The standard settings of both front and rear suspensions are selected to meet various riding conditions such as low to high motorcycle speed and light to heavy load on the motorcycle. The susp ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Drive chain related components
Drive chain Engine sprocket Rear sprocket Dust seal Bearing Retainer Sprocket mounting drum Wheel damper 145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m, 105.0 Lbf-ft) 60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease Apply thread lock to thread p ...

Excv cable removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Connect the special tool (mo ...

Body frame construction
Frame Seat rail Seat rail bolt Collar Engine mounting thrust adjuster Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut Engine mounting pinch bolt 50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft) 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) 45 N·m (4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...