Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering components

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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:

Sprocket mounting drum dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly (1). Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” (page 3a- 3). Remove the ...

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 ...

Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b . Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...