Suzuki DL1000 Owner's Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
To adjust the rear suspension
spring pre-load, turn the adjuster
1. Turning the adjuster clockwise
will stiffen the spring pre-load and
turning it counterclockwise will
soften the spring pre-load. Posi-
tion 1 provides the softest spring
pre-load and position 5 provides
the stiffest. This motorcycle is
delivered from the factory with its
adjuster set on position 2.
Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force
adjuster 2 is located at the bot-
tom of the rear suspension
damper unit. To adjust the damp-
ing force, set the adjuster to the
standard setting first and then
adjust it to the desired position. To
set the damping force adjuster to
the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise
until it stops.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclock-
wise 7/8 turns.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to
stiffen the damping force and turn
it counterclockwise to soften the
damping force.
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4
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Suzuki DL1000 Specifications

General

Displacement	996cc
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Final Drive	Chain
Starter	Electric
Bore x Stroke	98.0mm x 66.0mm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.0 L (5.8 US gal)
Ground Clearance	165 mm (6.5 in)
Ignition	Electronic
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection