Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering components

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Steering / Steering / handlebar / Repair instructions / Steering components

Suzuki GSX-R. Handlebars inspection

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
Steering stem lower bearing
Lower seal
Steering stem lower bracket
Steering stem lower bearing inner race
90
N·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
80 N·m
(8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease.

Do not reuse.

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. ...

Steering damper construction

Steering damper Dust seal Bearing 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. ...

Other materials:

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Chassis bolt and nut inspection” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...

Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only. Water for mixing Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator. Anti-freeze / engine coolant The engine coolant perfo ...

Fuel line inspection
Inspect fuel line every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Inspect the fuel line in the following procedures: lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Inspect the fuel feed hose (1) for damage and fuel leakage. ...