Suzuki GSX1250FA User Manual

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SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The standard settings for both the
front and rear suspensions are
selected to meet various riding condi-
tions such as low to high motorcycle
speed and light to heavy load on the
motorcycle. The suspension settings
can be adjusted to fine-tune then
according to your preference.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn
the adjuster 1 clockwise or counter-
clockwise. Turning the adjuster clock-
wise will increase the spring pre-load.
Turning the adjuster counterclockwise
will decrease the spring pre-load.
There are 5 grooved lines on the side
of the adjuster 1 for reference. Posi-
tion 5 provides the minimum spring
pre-load and position 0 provides the
maximum pre-load. This motorcycle is
delivered from the factory with its
adjuster set on position 3.
A Position 0
B Position 3
C Position 5
NOTICE
Turning adjusters by force can
damage the suspensions.
Do not turn adjusters beyond its
natural limits.
 WARNING
Unequal suspension adjustment
can cause poor handling and
instability.
Adjust the right and left front forks
to the same setting.
1
0
2
3
4
5
1
0
2
3

Suzuki GSX1250FA Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement	1255 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc, twin
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Tire Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire Size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Overall Length	2130 mm
Overall Width	790 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Curb Weight	257 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 L