Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Rear suspension

Damping force adjustment

The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 2 is located at the top of the front fork. The compr ...

Spring pre-load adjustment

The adjustment can be performed by changing the adjuster ring position. However, suzuki recommends that this adjustment be done by your authorized suzuki dealer, since a special tool is need ...

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Throtile cable play
This motorcycle has a twin throttle cable system. Cable A is for pulling cable and cable B is for returning. To adjust the cable play: Loosen the lock nut 1.  Turn the adjuster 2 so that the throttle grip has 2.0 - 4.0 Mm (0.08- 0.16 In) play.Tighten the lock nut 1. ...

Exhaust emission control system description
The exhaust emission control system is composed of the pair system, exhaust control system, ho2 sensor, threeway catalyst system and isc system. The fresh air is drawn into the exhaust ports through the pair control solenoid valve and pair reed valves. The pair control solenoid valve is operat ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...