Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.
Bearing
- Bearing wear or damage
- abnormal bearing noise
- race wear or damage
- bearing lower seal damage
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 . |
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:
Inspection after cleaning
For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to "general
lubrication" section .
Warning
Wet brakes can cause poor
braking performance and may
lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by
expecting longer stopping distances
after washing your
...
Front brake hose removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front brake hose routing
diagram. Refer to “front brake hose routing diagram” .
Installation
Caution
the seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to pr ...
General description
Fuel injection system description
Fuel system
The fuel delivery system consists of the fuel tank (1), fuel pump (2), fuel
filter (3), fuel feed hose (4), fuel delivery pipes
(5) including fuel injectors (6) and (7), fuel pressure regulator (8). There is
no fuel return hose. The fuel in the fu ...