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 assemblyEmission control warranty
Suzuki motor corporation warrants
to the ultimate purchaser
and each subsequent purchaser
that this vehicle is designed, built,
and equipped so as to conform at
the time of sale with all U.S. Emission
standards applicable at the
time of manufacture, and that it is
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Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering
prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose
steer ...
Battery removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
Note
be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead
wire (1) first, th ...