Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Front suspension

Suspension adjustment

The standard settings of both front and rear suspensions are selected to meet various riding conditions such as low to high motorcycle speed and light to heavy load on the motorcycle. The susp ...

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 ...

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Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the rear shock absorber.  Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Clutch control system components”  “clutch components” Special tool ...

Cylinder head cover related parts inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Refer to “engine top side assembly” . Refer to “cylinder head cover disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head cover Clean and check the gasket grooves “a” and pair reed valve mating surfaces “b” of the cylinder head cover. If there is anything unu ...