Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Quiz
Suspension

Rear shock absorber adjustment

In this manual: Suspension
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After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows:

Spring pre-load adjustment
  • The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the maximum spring pre-load.
  • The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the minimum spring pre-load.
Std position 184.3 Mm (7.26 In)
Suzuki GSX-R. Spring pre-load adjustment

Damping force adjustment Note

  • turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the damping force and turn it counterclockwise to soften the damping force.
  • Fine-tune the adjusters by turning it slightly until two punch marks align.

Rebound side

Fully turn the rebound damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.

Std position 2-3/4 turns out from stiffest position
Suzuki GSX-R. Rebound side

Compression side (low speed)

Fully turn the compression damping force (low speed) adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.

Std position 2-1/4 turns out of from stiffest position
Suzuki GSX-R. Compression side

Compression side (high speed)

Fully turn the compression damping force (high speed) adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.

Std position 3 turns out of from stiffest position
Suzuki GSX-R. Compression side

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