Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion lever inspection

Cushion lever removal and installation

Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on t ...

Cushion rod removal and installation

Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on t ...

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Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. Steering stem lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft) Stee ...

Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine mechanical symptom diagnosis Refer to “engine symptom diagnosis” in section 1a . Compression pressure check The compression pressure reading of a cylinder is a good indicator of its internal condition. The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on the results of a compressio ...

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 compression damping force adjuster 3 is located at the bottom of the front fork. To adjust the da ...