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:

Clutch control system components
Push rod Clutch release camshaft Clutch release arm Clutch cable 1 N·m (0.1 Kgf-m, 0.7 Lbf-ft) 6 N·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 0.7 Lbf-ft) Apply grease Do not reuse. ...

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. ...

Cylinder head disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Refer to “engine top side assembly” . Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (i.E., Intake, exhaust, no. 1 Or no. 2) So that they can be installed in their original locations ...