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:
Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs,
perform the following steps:
Upper light bulb
Remove the bolt 1 to lift the
instrument panel 2.
Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unhook the bulb holder spring
4 and pull out the socket 5.
Pull off the bulb from ...
Fail-safe function table
Fi system is provided with fail-safe function to allow the engine to start
and the motorcycle to run in a minimum
performance necessary even under malfunction condition.
The engine can start and can run even if the signal in the table is not
received from each sensor. But, the engine
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Iap sensor removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the coupler (1) and vacuum hose (2).
Remove the iap sensor (3) from the air cleaner box.
Installation
Install the iap sensor in the reverse ord ...