Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front suspension adjustment

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Front suspension / Repair instructions / Front suspension adjustment

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Spring pre-load adjustment

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Rebound damping force

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Compression damping force

Front fork removal and installation

Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Removal Remove the ...

Front fork disassembly and assembly

Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is t ...

Other materials:

Rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” (page 4a- 2). Removal Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1). Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replac ...

Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: Note apply engine oil to each running and sliding part before reassembling. Breather oil return plate When installing the breather oil return plate (1), apply thread loc ...

Diagnostic information and procedures
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