Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear suspension components

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Suzuki GSX-R. Rear suspension components

Rear shock absorber
Rear shock absorber mounting nut
Cushion rod
Cushion rod mounting nut
Cushion lever
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot lock-nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm
Chain case
Plate
Chain adjuster
Chain buffer
Swingarm pivot boss nut
Swingarm pivot boss
50
N·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
98 N·m
(9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft
115 N·m
(11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
65 N·m
(6.5 Kgf-m, 47.0 Lbf-ft)
15 N·m
(1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
90 N·m
(9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease to the
bearing
Do not reuse.

Repair instructions

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Rear suspension assembly construction

Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper) Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower) Cushion rod mounting nut (front) Cushion rod mounting nut (rear) Cushion lever mo ...

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Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load. There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...

Excva removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Connect the special tool (mode select switch) to the dealer mode coupler. Refer to “self-diagnostic procedures” in section 1a . After tur ...

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...