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 ...

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Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs, perform the following steps: Upper light bulb Remove the bolt 1 to lift the instrument panel 2. Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise and remove it. Unhook the bulb holder spring 4 and pull out the socket 5.  Pull off the bulb from ...

Rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly
Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” . Disassembly Disconnect the reservoir hose (1).  Remove the lock-nut (2). Remove the brake hose connector (3) and o-ring (4). Special tool : 09900–06108 (snap ring remover (close type)) Pu ...

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 ...