Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front fork parts inspection
Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” .
Inner and outer tubes
Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches
Slide bushing / guide bushing
Inspect the slide bushing and guide bushing for wear or damage. If they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones. If they are not clean, clean them with a nylon brush and fork oil.
Fork spring
Measure the fork spring free length “a”. If it is shorter than the service limit, replace it with a new one.
Front fork spring free length “a” service limit: 236 mm (9.29 In)
Piston rod / piston ring
Inspect the piston rod and piston ring (1) for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the piston rod with a new one
Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b-
2).
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is t ...
Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures:
measure the effective length l of the torque wrench.
Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by
use of the formula shown below.
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Other materials:
Ignition system check
Remove the spark plugs and
reattach them to the spark
plug caps.
Put the engine stop switch in
the "" position and ignition
switch in the "on" position.
While holding a spark plug
with its base firmly against the
engine, push the electric
starter butt ...
Air cleaner element removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover (1).
Remove the air cleaner element (2).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. ...
Front fork removal and installation
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
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