Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Specifications
Tightening torque specifications
| Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering damper construction” |
Reference
: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c .
Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering
damper constr ...
Other materials:
Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Never inspect or
adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.
Caution
do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar
solvent. These fluids will d ...
Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...