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:

Regulator / rectifier construction
Regulator/rectifier Regulator/rectifier bracket Air intake pipe (rh) Spacer Wiring harness Connect the regulator/rectifier couplers under the wiring harness 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) ...

Rear view mirror construction
Body cowling Cowling brace Cushion Turn signal lead wire Turn signal lead wire coupler : locate the turn signal lead wire coupler (5) between the mirror cover (6) and mirror body (7). Mirror cover Mirror body 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 L ...

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...