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:

Exterior parts removal and installation
Side frame cover Removal Note the left and right side frame covers are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal/installation procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Remove the bolt (1).  Remove the side frame cover (2). ...

Precautions
Precautions for brake system Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). Brake fluid information This brake system is filled with an ethylene glycol-based dot 4 brake fluid. Do not use or mix different types of fluid, such as silicone-based or petroleum-based. ...

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 adjus ...