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
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
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:
Engine stop switch inspection
Inspect the engine stop switch in the following
procedures:
turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1).
Inspect the engine stop ...
Oil cooler / oil cooler hose removal and
installation
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
...
Maintenance schedule
It is very important to inspect and
maintain your motorcycle regularly.
Follow the guidelines in the
chart. The intervals between periodic
services in kilometers, miles
and months are shown. At the
end of each interval, be sure to
perlorm the maintenance listed.
Warning
Improper ...