Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion rod 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 rod.
- Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Remove the cushion rod (1) and washer.
Installation
Install the cushion rod in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- before installing the cushion rod to the frame, insert the collar into the bearing from the left side.
- Install the washer between the cushion rod right side and frame.
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- Tighten each bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque cushion rod front mounting nut (a): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft) cushion rod rear mounting nut (b): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the muffler chamber. 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 .
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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Cushion rod inspection
Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
Collar and spacer
Remove the collar and spacer from the cushion rod.
Inspect the collar and spacer for any flaws or other
damage. If an ...
Other materials:
Speed sensor inspection
Inspect the speed sensor in the following procedures:
remove the speed sensor. Refer to “speed sensor removal and
installation” .
Connect a 12 v battery (between b and b/w), 10 kù
resistor (between b/r and b) and multi-circuit tester
(tester (+) probe to b and tester ...
Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket.
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race
using a chisel.
Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using ...
Warning / caution / note
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carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol
and the words warning, caution and note have
special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages
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Indicates a
potential hazard that could ...