Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Steering damper maintenance
- Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.
- Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth.
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:
Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket.
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race
using a chisel.
Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using ...
Headlight bulb and position light bulb
replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Low beam bulb
Remove the combination meter. Refer to “combination meter removal and
installation” in section 9c .
...
Tp sensor removal and installation
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d .
Removal
Remove the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body
removal and installation” in section 1d (page 1d-
10).
Remove the tp sensor (1) with the special tool.
Special tool
: 09930–11950 (torx wrench (5 mm))
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