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 assemblyStv actuator removal and installation
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d .
Caution
never remove the stva from the throttle
body.
Isc valve inspection
Refer to “dtc “c40” (p0505 / p0506 / p0507): isc valve circuit malfunction”
in section 1a .
Isc valve removal and installation
Refer t ...
Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...
Foreword
This manual contains an introductory description on the suzuki gsx-r1000 and
procedures for its inspection/
service and overhaul of its main components.
Other information considered as generally known is not included.
Read the general information section to familiarize yourself with the mot ...