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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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Self-diagnosis function
The self-diagnosis function is incorporated in the ecm. The function has two modes, “user mode” and “dealer mode”. The user can only be notified by the lcd (display) panel and led (fi indicator light). To check the function of the individual fi system devices, the dealer mode is provided. In ...

Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Heat range Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” in section 1h .  Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet appe ...

Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Remove both brake calipers from the front forks by removing two mounting bolts 1 on each calipers. Note: never squeeze the front brake lever with the caliper removed. It is very difficult to force the pads back into the caliper asse ...

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