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:
Starter motor disassembly and assembly
Refer to “starter motor removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Disassemble the starter motor as shown in the starter motor components
diagram. Refer to “starter motor components” .
Assembly
Reassemble the starter motor in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
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Rear shock absorber 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 rear shock absorber.
Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...
Piston ring removal and installation
Removal
Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs
and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to
remove it.
Note
do not expand the piston ring excessively
since it is apt to be broken down. ...