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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 ...

Other materials:

Brake fluid replacement
Caution handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastic, rubber materials, etc. Front brake Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handlebars straight.  Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.  Suck u ...

Precautions
Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of vital parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and if the suspension ...

Muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation
Removal Loosen the muffler connecting bolts (1).  Remove the mufflers (2) by removing the mounting bolt and nut (3). Note support the muffler to prevent it from falling. Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in secti ...

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