Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front suspension adjustment

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Front suspension / Repair instructions / Front suspension adjustment

After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows:

Adjust the
left and right front forks to the same setting.

Spring pre-load adjustment

Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softest), turn it clockwise to the specified position.

Std position 4 turns in from softest position

Suzuki GSX-R. Spring pre-load adjustment

Damping force adjustment

Rebound damping force

Fully turn the rebound damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.

Std position 4 turns out from stiffest position

Suzuki GSX-R. Rebound damping force

Compression damping force

Fully turn the compression damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.

Std position 5 turns from stiffest position

Suzuki GSX-R. Compression damping force

Front fork removal and installation

Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Removal Remove the ...

Front fork disassembly and assembly

Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is t ...

Other materials:

Clamp
Clamp the wire harness at such positions as indicated in “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a . Bend the clamp properly so that the wire harness is clamped securely. In clamping the wire harness, use care not to allow it to hang down. Do not use wire or an ...

Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking perform ...

Air valve removal and installation
Removal Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” . Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” . Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel. Installation Install th ...