Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering damper construction

Steering components

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 / steering damper removal and installation

Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering da ...

Other materials:

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...

Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the left frame cover. To remove the rear seat, insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it clockwise. Raise the front end of the seat and slide it forward. To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and push down firm ...

Piston ring removal and installation
Removal Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .  Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to remove it. Note do not expand the piston ring excessively since it is apt to be broken down. ...