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:

Combination meter removal and installation
Removal Remove the combination meter mounting bolt (1). Bushing Disconnect the coupler (2) and remove the combination meter assembly (3). Installation Install the combination meter in the reverse order of removal. Note fix the boot of ...

Piston ring removal and installation
Removal Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” . Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to remove it. Note do not expand the piston ring excessively since it is apt to be broken down. ...

Warning / caution / note
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol and the words warning, caution and note have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages highlighted by these signal words. Indicates a potential hazard that could ...