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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Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).  Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2).  Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring. Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed.   Note when ...

If you don't have a helmet, buy a helmet and wear it every time you ride
Most accidents occur within a few miles of home, and almost half occur at speeds of less than 30 mph. So even if you're just going on a quick errand, be preparedstrap on your helmet before you take off. Helmets do not reduce essential vision or hearing. Generally, helmets do not cause or ...

Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and also by la ...