Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Handlebar removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the following parts from the left handlebar.
- left handlebar switch box (1)
- handlebar balancer (2)
- grip rubber (3)
- clutch cable (4)

- Remove the following parts from the right handlebar.
- right handlebar switch box (5)
- handlebar balancer (6)
- throttle grip (7)
- front brake master cylinder (8)
| Caution
do not turn the front brake master cylinder
upside down. |

- Loosen the handlebar clamp bolts (9) and front fork
upper clamp bolts (10).

- Remove the steering stem head nut (11) and washer
(12).
- Remove the steering stem upper bracket assembly
(13).
| Note
place a rag under the steering stem upper
bracket to prevent scratching the body
cowling and the combination meter. |

- Remove the handlebars (14) upward.

- Remove the clutch lever assembly (15) from the left
handlebar.

Installation
Install the handlebars in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- when installing the clutch lever assembly to the left
handlebar, align the slit of lever holder with the punch
mark “a”.

- Install the handlebars temporarily to the front forks.
- Install the upper bracket (1), washer (2) and steering
stem head nut (3) temporarily.
| Note
face the chamfer side of the washer
downward. |

- Insert the protrusion “b” of the handlebar into the hole
“c” of the steering stem upper bracket.

- Tighten the front fork upper clamp bolts (4) and
handlebar clamp bolts (5) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
front fork upper clamp bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm,
16.5 Lbf-ft)
handlebar clamp bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5
Lbf-ft)

- Tighten the steering stem head nut (6) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
steering stem head nut (c): 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m,
65.0 Lbf-ft)

- Install the front brake master cylinder. Refer to “front brake master
cylinder assembly removal and installation” in section 4a .
- Apply grease to the end of the throttle cables and
cable pulley.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Insert the projection “d” of the right handlebar switch
box into the hole of the right handlebar.

- Apply a handle grip bond “e” onto the left handlebar
before installing the handlebar grip.
: Handle grip bond (handle
grip bond
(commercially available))

- Insert the projection “f” of the left handlebar switch
box into the hole of the left handlebar.

- After installing the steering, the following adjustments
are required before driving.
- Throttle cable routing (refer to “throttle cable routing diagram” in
section 1d )
- clutch cable routing (refer to “throttle cable routing diagram” in
section 1d )
- throttle cable play (refer to “throttle cable play inspection and
adjustment” in section 1d )
- clutch cable play (refer to “clutch cable play inspection and
adjustment” in section 0b )
Throttle grip
Grip rubber
Right handlebar switch box
Left handlebar switch box
Right handlebar
Left handlebar
Handlebar expander
Handlebar balancer
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Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” (page 6b-
2).
Inspect the handlebars for distortion and damage.
If any defect is found, replace the handlebar with a new
one.
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Other materials:
Sds check
Using sds, sample the data at the time of new and periodic vehicle
inspections.
After saving the sampled data in the computer, file them by model and by user.
The periodically filed data help improve the accuracy of troubleshooting since
they can indicate the condition of vehicle
function ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Throttle body components” “engine bottom side assembly”
Special tool
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Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” .
Carbon brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
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