Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering
Precautions
Precautions for steering
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Clutch control system components” “clutch components”
Special tool
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Steering general diagnosis
Diagnostic information and procedures
Steering symptom diagnosis
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Other materials:
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...
Precautions
Precautions for wheel and tire
Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important
factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle control.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and
can result in rapid tire wear.
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