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 ...

Other materials:

Front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .  Remove the dust seals using the special tool. Special tool (a): 09913–50121 (oil seal remover) Remove the wheel bearings using the special tool. Special tool (b): 099 ...

Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner: Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate t ...

Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Inspection Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for any damage. Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.  Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...