Suspension Setting - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

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SUSPENSION SETTING

After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and damp-
ing force as follows.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
There are eight grooves on the spring adjuster. Position 1 pro-
vides the maximum spring pre-load and position 8 provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
STD position: 5
DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
Rebound damping force
Fully turn the damping force adjuster 1 clockwise. It is at stiffest
position and turn it out to standard setting position.
STD position: 8 clicks out from stiffest position
Compression damping force
Fully turn the damping force adjuster 2 clockwise. It is at stiffest
position and turn it out to standard setting position.
STD position: 7 clicks out from stiffest position
NOTE:
Make sure to check the 1st click position by last click sound when
turnning in the adjuster.
Unequal suspension adjustment can cause poor han-
dling and loss of stability. Adjust the right and left front
forks to the same settings.
Do not turn the adjust screws more than the given posi-
tion or the adjuster may be damaged.
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Rebound side
Compression side