Suzuki GSX-R1000/A Owner's Manual page 53

REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
This 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 needed for this job.
Rear Suspension Label
 WARNING
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
• Keep away from fire and heat.
• Read owner's manual for more
information.
NOTE: Ask your Suzuki dealer to dis-
pose of the rear suspension unit.
Damping Force Adjustment
Three damping forces, rebound, high
stroke speed compression and low
stroke speed compression, 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 high stroke speed and low stroke
speed compression damping force
adjusters 2, 3 are located at the left
side of the rear 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 2
and 3/4 turns.
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