Suspension query GSXR750

[cbmotorsport]

My new (to me) GSXR750 appears to have had its suspension setup at some point, someone has used a tiny centre punch to mark the the position of the adjusters.

As it stands I've done nothing with the suspension, having only had time to ride it twice since i got it, it feels ok, and at some point I'll get it set up properly for me.

My query is that the centre punch marks on the rebound adjusters at the top of the legs are in different positions. Is this a normal thing to do or would both legs usually be set to the same amount of rebound?

[anonymous-user]

The 'base' position of the slot when fully screwed in might not be exactly the same, side to side.

I'd carefully turn the screw fully in on each adjuster to seat it lightly, whilst counting the notches/turns and compare them.

[cbmotorsport]

bgunn said:

The 'base' position of the slot when fully screwed in might not be exactly the same, side to side.

I'd carefully turn the screw fully in on each adjuster to seat it lightly, whilst counting the notches/turns and compare them.

Ah, good point. Didn't think of that.

[MotorsportTom]

Imagine loosening the fork legs in the yoke, and rotating it slightly.

The rebound adjustment won't change, but the position it displays by eye when the bolts are done back up, will.

Best way to check is all the way in, then back them out (most manuals say what to do but some are out, then in so check first) and count the clicks as you go.

[cmaguire]

The punch marks are normal. They indicate the factory setting

[cbmotorsport]

cmaguire said:

The punch marks are normal. They indicate the factory setting

Ahh, ok. I'm new to Suzuki - My Honda never had these punch marks. The adjusters were always set exactly in the middle of the stickers.