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 ...

Other materials:

Battery runs down quickly
Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity. Are accessories being installed? Remove accessories. Go to step 2. 2 Check the battery for current leakage. Refer to “battery cu ...

Crankcase breather (pcv) cover inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover in the following procedures:  remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover. Refer to “crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation” .  Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover for carbon deposit. If carbon ...

Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure: Minor adjustment Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play. Major adjustment Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...