Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering components

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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:

Engine top side assembly
Assemble the engine top side in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: Cylinder head Install the dowel pins and a new cylinder head gasket (1) to the cylinder. Caution use a new gasket to prevent gas leakage. Place the cylinder head ...

Engine sprocket removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift shaft. Note mark the gearshift shaft head at which the gearshift link arm slit set for correct reinstallation. Remove the speed sensor (2). Remove the engine sprocket cover (3). Support the ...

Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light removal and installation” . Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1). (Lh: white, rh: black) &nb ...