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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Regulator / rectifier inspection
Inspect the regulator/rectifier in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Refer to “regulator / rectifier removal and installation” .  Measure the voltage between the terminals using the multi-circuit tester ...

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 compression damping force adjuster 3 is located at the bottom of the front fork. To adjust the da ...

Crankcase breather (pcv) hose inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose in the following procedures:  lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .  Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1) for wear and damage. If it is worn or damaged ...