Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Rear suspension

Damping force adjustment

The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 2 is located at the top of the front fork. The compr ...

Spring pre-load adjustment

The adjustment can be performed by changing the adjuster ring position. However, suzuki recommends that this adjustment be done by your authorized suzuki dealer, since a special tool is need ...

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Water hose inspection
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:  remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Check the water hoses for crack, damage or engine coolant leakage. If any defect is found, replace the water hose wi ...

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 ...

Transmission removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d .  Remove the engine top side. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” in section 1d .  Separate the upper and lower crankcases. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” in section 1 ...