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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering components

Suzuki GSX-R. Handlebars inspection



  1. Steering stem head nut
  2. Steering stem upper bracket
  3. Steering stem lock-nut
  4. Washer
  5. Steering stem nut
  6. Dust seal cover
  7. Dust seal
  8. Steering stem upper bearing
  9. Steering stem lower bearing
  10. Lower seal
  11. Steering stem lower bracket
  12. Steering stem lower bearing inner race
  13. 90
    N·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
  14. 80 N·m
    (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
  15. 45 N·m
    (4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
  16. 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:

Rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly
Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” . Disassembly Disconnect the reservoir hose (1).  Remove the lock-nut (2). Remove the brake hose connector (3) and o-ring (4). Special tool : 09900–06108 (snap ring remover (close type)) Pu ...

Open circuit check
Possible causes for the open circuit are as follows. As the cause can exist in the connector/coupler or terminal, they need to be checked carefully.  Loose connection of connector/coupler.  Poor contact of terminal (due to dirt, corrosion or rust, poor contact tension, entry of f ...

Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Heat range Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” in section 1h .  Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet appe ...

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