Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Suspension

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Exhaust system components” Special tool ...

Precautions

Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of v ...

Other materials:

Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .  Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid in a ...

Engine top side assembly
Assemble the engine top side in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: Cylinder head Install the dowel pins and a new cylinder head gasket (1) to the cylinder. Caution use a new gasket to prevent gas leakage. Place the cylinder head ...

Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 1 is located at the bottom of the rear suspension. The compression damping force adjuster 2 is located at the left side of the motorcycle. To ad ...