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:

Cylinder head cover related parts inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Refer to “engine top side assembly” . Refer to “cylinder head cover disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head cover Clean and check the gasket grooves “a” and pair reed valve mating surfaces “b” of the cylinder head cover. If there is anything unu ...

Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs, perform the following steps: Upper light bulb Remove the bolt 1 to lift the instrument panel 2. Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise and remove it. Unhook the bulb holder spring 4 and pull out the socket 5. Pull off the bulb from ...

Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the rear shock absorber. Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...