Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion lever removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion levers.
- Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Remove the cushion levers (1).
Installation
Install the cushion levers in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
- set the cushion levers so that the arrow mark “a” points forward.
- Install the washers (1) between the cushion rod and cushion levers.
- Tighten each nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque cushion lever mounting nut (a): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgfm, 71.0 Lbf-ft) cushion rod rear mounting nut (b): 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Install the muffler chamber heat guard no. 2 And left muffler. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the side frame covers and right side cowling.
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from f ...
Cushion lever inspection
Refer to “cushion lever removal and installation” .
Cushion lever
Inspect the cushion levers for damage. If any defects are
found, replace the cushion levers with new ones.
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Other materials:
Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster 2 is located at the
top of the front fork. The compression
damping force adjuster 3 is
located at the bottom of the front
fork.
To adjust the da ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine mechanical symptom diagnosis
Refer to “engine symptom diagnosis” in section 1a .
Compression pressure check
The compression pressure reading of a cylinder is a
good indicator of its internal condition.
The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on
the results of a compressio ...
Spark plugs
Your motorcycle comes equipped
with ngk cr9e or denso
u27esr-n spark plugs. To determine
if the standard spark plug is
right for your usage, check the
color of the plug's porcelain center
electrode insulator after motorcycle
operation. A light brown
color indicates that the plug is correct.
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