Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering / steering damper related parts inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Steering / Steering / handlebar / Repair instructions / Steering / steering damper related parts inspection

Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .

Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities:

Steering stem

Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering stem

Bearing

Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
bearing lower seal damage

Suzuki GSX-R. Bearing

Steering damper

Inspect the steering damper body, bearing and oil seal for damage and oil leaking.
Move the steering damper rod by hand to inspect for a smooth movement.
If any defects are found, replace the steering damper with a new one.

Note

the steering damper operation can be checked without removing it. Refer to “dtc “c93” (p1769): steering damper solenoid valve circuit malfunction” in section 1a .

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering damper

Steering system inspection

Refer to “steering system inspection” in section 0b .

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 ...

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 i ...

Other materials:

Front brake hose routing diagram
Hose clamp : clamp end should face downward. Stopper : after the brake hose union has contacted to the stopper, tighten the union bolt. Hose guide : pass the brake hose through the hose guide. Stopper : after positioning the clamp with the stopper ...

Throttle cable routing diagram
Throttle cable no. 1 Throttle cable no. 2 Clutch cablev Front brake hose Pass the throttle cables in front of the front brake hose. Pass the clutch cable above the right air intake pipe. Clamp the clutch cable at the white taping point and m ...

Transmission components
2Nd drive gear 6Th drive gear 3Rd/4th drive gear 5Th drive gear Countershaft/1st drive gear Driveshaft 2Nd driven gear 6Th driven gear 3Rd driven gear 4Th driven gear 5Th driven gear 1St driven gear Gearshift cam stopper Gearshi ...