Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering damper construction

Steering components

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 / steering damper removal and installation

Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering da ...

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Gearshift shaft construction
Gearshift shaft Washer Snap ring Gearshift shaft return spring Gearshift cam drive plate Gearshift plate return spring 8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft) 13 N·m (1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft) 19 N·m (1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft) Apply ...

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 ...

Side-stand / ignition interlock system parts inspection
Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the interlock system does not operate properly, check each component for damage or abnormalities. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one. Side-stand switch Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the left si ...