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:
Generator inspection
Generator coil resistance
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the generator coupler (1).
Measure the resistance between the three lead
wires.
If the resistance is out of specified value, replace the
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Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
Caution
do not operate the brake lever while the pads
are removed.
Note
when ...
Helmet holders
This motorcycle has helmet holders
underneath the rear seat.
Hook your helmet on the helmet holder and lock the seat.
Warning
Riding with a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder can interfere
with rider control.
Never carry a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder. Fix the
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