Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
- The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the maximum spring pre-load.
- The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the minimum spring pre-load.
Std position 184.3 Mm (7.26 In)
Damping force adjustment
Note
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Rebound side
Fully turn the rebound damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 2-3/4 turns out from stiffest position
Compression side (low speed)
Fully turn the compression damping force (low speed) adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 2-1/4 turns out of from stiffest position
Compression side (high speed)
Fully turn the compression damping force (high speed) adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 3 turns out of from stiffest position
Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” .
Remove the spacer (1).
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the
spec ...
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from f ...
Other materials:
Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following
procedures:
remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/
camshaft assembl ...
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the three screws of
the right fairing 1.
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Generator removal and installation
Removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the generator coupler (1).
Remove the generator cover (2).
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