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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Specifications
Service data Suspension unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Rear suspension components”  “rear suspension assembly construction” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener ...

Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries of your own skills. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid accidents. A major cause of accidents involving only a motorcycle (and no cars) is going too fast through a turn. Before entering a turn, select an appropriately low corne ...

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 ...