Suzuki GSX-R1000/A, Owner'S Manual

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Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound and compression damp-
ing force can be individually adjusted
by turning the respective adjusters.
The rebound damping force adjuster
2
and compression damping force
adjuster
3
are located at the top of
the front suspension.
To adjust the damping force, set the
adjuster to the standard setting first
and then adjust the adjuster to the
desired position.
To set the rebound damping force
adjuster to the standard position, turn
the adjuster clockwise until it stops
and then turn it counterclockwise 4
turns.
Turn the adjuster clockwise from the
standard position to stiffen the damp-
ing force. Turn the adjuster counter-
clockwise to soften the damping
force. The damping force should be
adjusted gradually, 1/8 turn at a time,
to fine-tune the suspension.
To set the compression damping
force adjuster to the standard posi-
tion, turn the adjuster clockwise until it
stops and then turn it counterclock-
wise 5-1/4 turns.
Turn the adjuster clockwise from the
standard position to stiffen the damp-
ing force. Turn the adjuster counter-
clockwise to soften the damping
force. The damping force should be
adjusted gradually, 1/8 turn at a time,
to fine-tune the suspension.
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WARNING
Unequal suspension adjustment
can cause poor handling and
instability.
Adjust the right and left front forks
to the same setting.