Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front wheel components

Repair instructions

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Front wheel assembly construction

Brake disc bolt Brake caliper mounting bolt Front axle bolt Front axle pinch bolt Clearance 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) 39 N·m (3.9 Kgf-m ...

Other materials:

Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load. There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...

Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steer ...

Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following procedures:  lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire coupler (1). Inspect the rear brake light swi ...