Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber 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 rear shock absorber.
- 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 lower mounting bolt and nut (1).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt and nut (2).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upward
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque rear shock absorber upper mounting nut (a): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft) rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (b): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. 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 suspension inspection
Refer to “rear suspension inspection” in section 0b .
Rear suspension assembly construction
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower)
Cushion rod mounting nut (front)
Cushion rod mounting nut (rear)
Cushion lever mo ...
Rear shock absorber inspection
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Shock absorber
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and damage. If
any defect is foun ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Service data
Wattage
unit: w
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction” “license plate light
components” “reflex reflector construction”
Reference: for the ...
Break-in
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle. Proper operation during
this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and performance
from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum engine speed recommen ...
Specifications
Service data
Electrical
unit: mm
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Starter motor components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening to ...