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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Rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Loosen the rear sprocket nuts.  Draw out the rear sprocket mounting drum (1) along with the rear sprocket (2) from the wheel hub.  Remove the rear sprocket n ...

Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating temperature. To adjust the idle speed:  Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section.  Start the engine and warm it up by running at idling speed for 10 minutes in summer (where ambie ...

Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries of your own skills. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid accidents. A major cause of accidents involving only a motorcycle (and no cars) is going too fast through a turn. Before entering a turn, select an appropriately low corne ...