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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 ...

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Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.  Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of the circuit to be checked. Note if the circuit to be checked branches to other parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/ couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...

Engine coolant temperature indicator light inspection
Inspect the engine coolant temperature meter and indicator light (led) in the following procedures:  remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the ect sensor coupler (1). Connect a variable resistor (2) ...

Corrosion prevention
It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come. Important information about corrosion Common causes of corrosion Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture, or chemicals in hardto- reach areas.  Chipping ...

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