Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Suspension general diagnosis

Precautions

Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of v ...

Front suspension

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Other materials:

Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:  remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Visually inspect the surface of the battery container. If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of th ...

Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Inspection Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a specified set of bearings. Selection Place the plastigauge axial ...

Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load. There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...