Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion lever removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion levers.
- Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Remove the cushion levers (1).
Installation
Install the cushion levers in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
- set the cushion levers so that the arrow mark “a” points forward.
- Install the washers (1) between the cushion rod and cushion levers.
- Tighten each nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque cushion lever mounting nut (a): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgfm, 71.0 Lbf-ft) cushion rod rear mounting nut (b): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Install the muffler chamber heat guard no. 2 And left muffler. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the side frame covers and right side cowling.
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from f ...
Cushion lever inspection
Refer to “cushion lever removal and installation” .
Cushion lever
Inspect the cushion levers for damage. If any defects are
found, replace the cushion levers with new ones.
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Other materials:
Rear view mirror construction
Body cowling
Cowling brace
Cushion
Turn signal lead wire
Turn signal lead
wire coupler
: locate the turn signal lead wire coupler (5) between the
mirror cover (6) and mirror body (7).
Mirror cover
Mirror body
10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 L ...
Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for
smooth operation and long life of
each working part of your motorcycle
and also for safe riding. It is
a good practice to lubricate the
motorcycle after a long rough ride
and after getting it wet it in the
rain or after washing it. Major
lubrication points ...
Break-in
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle. Proper operation during
this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and performance
from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum engine speed recommen ...