Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber adjustment

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear suspension / Repair instructions / 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)

Suzuki GSX-R. Spring pre-load adjustment

Damping force adjustment

Note

turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the damping force and turn it counterclockwise to soften the damping force.
Fine-tune the adjusters by turning it slightly until two punch marks align.

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Rebound side

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Compression side

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Compression side

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 ...

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Fuel pressure inspection
Keep away from fire or spark. Spilled gasoline should be wiped off immediately. Work in a well-ventilated area. Inspect the fuel pressure in the following procedures: lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installati ...

Use of sds diagnosis reset procedures
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Engine coolant solution
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