After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the same setting. |
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softest), turn it clockwise to the specified position.
Std position 4 turns in from softest position

Damping force adjustment
Rebound damping force
Fully turn the rebound damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 4 turns out from stiffest position

Compression damping force
Fully turn the compression damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 5 turns from stiffest position

Front fork removal and installation
Front fork disassembly and assemblyVehicle side view
Note
difference between illustrations and actual
motorcycles may exist depending on the
markets.
Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model)
Right side
Left side ...
Water hose inspection
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Check the water hoses for crack, damage or engine
coolant leakage. If any defect is found, replace the
water hose wi ...
Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided
to help you find the cause of
some common complaints.
Caution
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your
motorcycle. Improper repairs
or adjustments may damage
the motorcycle instead of fixing
it. Such damage may ...