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Suzuki GSX-R1000 User Manual

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Rear Suspension: 2C-6
Compression side (Low speed)
Fully turn the compression damping force (Low speed)
adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it
out to standard setting position.
STD position
2-1/4 turns out of from stiffest position
Compression side (High speed)
Fully turn the compression damping force (High speed)
adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it
out to standard setting position.
STD position
3 turns out of from stiffest position
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
B947H12306007
Refer to “Rear Shock Absorber Removal and
Installation” (Page 2C-3).
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
WARNING
!
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
Release gas pressure before disposing.
Gas Pressure Release
Make sure to observe the following precautions:
WARNING
!
Never apply heat or disassemble the
damper unit since it can explode or oil can
splash hazardously.
When discarding the rear cushion unit, be
sure to release gas pressure from the unit
following the procedures.
1) Mark the drill center at the location “A” using a center
punch.
2) Wrap rear shock absorber (1) with a plastic bag (2)
and fix it on a vise as shown in the figure.
3) Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the marked
drill center using a drilling machine and let out gas
while taking care not to get the plastic bag entangled
with the drill bit.
WARNING
!
Be sure to wear protective glasses since
drilling chips and oil may fly off with
blowing gas when the drill bit has
penetrated through the body.
Make sure to drill at the specified position.
Otherwise, pressurized oil many spout out
forcefully.
1
I947H1230060-01
1
I947H1230018-02
“a”: 9 mm (0.35 in) “A”: Mark the drill hole
“a”
“A”
I823H1230009-01
1
2
I823H1230010-01
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BrandSuzuki
ModelGSX-R1000
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