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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Steering damper maintenance

  1. Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.
  2.  Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering damper maintenance


Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper.

You may also notice a sound as the damper shaft is stroked in and out. This "escaping air" type sound is normal and is made as the internal valving damps the shaft movement.

Tools
A tool kit is provided with your motorcycle. It is located under the rear seat. ...

Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of your motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long ...

Other materials:

Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” . Oil pressure regulator Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by pushing the piston with a proper bar. If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil pressure regulator with a new on ...

Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly
Refer to “transmission removal”  and “transmission installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (i.E., Drive or driven) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. Counte ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear suspension components”  “rear suspension assembly construction” Special tool ...

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