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:

Lower light bulb
Turn the socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it. Turn the socket 2 counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the bulb 3 from the socket. Caution Oil from your skin may damage the headlight bulb or shorten its life. Grasp the new bulb with a c ...

Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you find the cause of some common complaints. Caution Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly can damage your motorcycle. Improper repairs or adjustments may damage the motorcycle instead of fixing it. Such damage may ...

Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steer ...