Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering components

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Steering / Steering / handlebar / Repair instructions / Steering components

Suzuki GSX-R. Handlebars inspection

Steering stem head nut
Steering stem upper bracket
Steering stem lock-nut
Washer
Steering stem nut
Dust seal cover
Dust seal
Steering stem upper bearing
Steering stem lower bearing
Lower seal
Steering stem lower bracket
Steering stem lower bearing inner race
90
N·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
80 N·m
(8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease.

Do not reuse.

Handlebars inspection

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. ...

Steering damper construction

Steering damper Dust seal Bearing 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. ...

Other materials:

Side-stand / ignition interlock system parts inspection
Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the interlock system does not operate properly, check each component for damage or abnormalities. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one. Side-stand switch Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the left si ...

Steering / steering damper removal and installation
Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while holding the lock-nut (4). Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...

Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Disassembly Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...