Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Handlebars inspection
Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” (page 6b- 2).
Inspect the handlebars for distortion and damage.
If any defect is found, replace the handlebar with a new one.
Handlebar removal and installation
Removal
Remove the following parts from the left handlebar.
left handlebar switch box (1)
handlebar balancer (2)
grip rubber (3)
clutch cable (4)
Remo ...
Steering components
Steering stem head nut
Steering stem upper bracket
Steering stem lock-nut
Washer
Steering stem nut
Dust seal cover
Dust seal
Steering stem upper bearing ...
Other materials:
Rear brake hose routing diagram
Hose clamp
: face the clamp end backward.
Stopper
: after the brake hose union has contacted
to the stopper, tighten the union bolt.
Brake pad pin
Plug
Caliper sliding pin b
Caliper sliding pin a
White marking
Yellow marking
Pass the
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Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake hose routing diagram” “rear brake hose routing
diagram” “front brake master cylinder components” “rear
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Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are
used and all machined parts are finished to a very high
standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts
to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum
stresses. The future performance and reliability of the
engine depen ...