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 tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .
Check to make sure that the cabl ...
Throtile cable play
This motorcycle has a twin throttle
cable system. Cable A is for pulling
cable and cable B is for
returning.
To adjust the cable play:
Loosen the lock nut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 so that the
throttle grip has 2.0 - 4.0 Mm
(0.08- 0.16 In) play.Tighten the lock nut 1.
...
Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
Note
wipe off the engine oil from the drive and
driven plates with a clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier
calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...