Rear Shock Absorber Inspection; Rear Suspension Adjustment - Suzuki GSX1300BK B-King Service Manual

2C-4 Rear Suspension:

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Inspect the rear shock absorber in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-
3)".
2) Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and
damage. If any defect is found, replace the rear
shock absorber with a new one.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
3) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)".

Rear Suspension Adjustment

B823H12306005
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
• The set length 177 mm provides the maximum spring
pre-load.
• The set length 187 mm provides the minimum spring
pre-load.
STD position
182 mm (7.2 in)
Damping Force Adjustment
I823H1230005-03
NOTE
Turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the
damping force and turn it counterclockwise
to soften the damping force.
Rebound side
Turn the damping force adjuster (1) to the desired
position.
STD position
2 turns out from stiffest position
I823H1230047-01
B823H12306006
I823H1230006-01
1
I823H1230007-02