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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Steering damper maintenance

  1. Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.
  2.  Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering damper maintenance


Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper.

You may also notice a sound as the damper shaft is stroked in and out. This "escaping air" type sound is normal and is made as the internal valving damps the shaft movement.

Tools
A tool kit is provided with your motorcycle. It is located under the rear seat. ...

Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of your motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long ...

Other materials:

Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .  Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).  Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.  Remove the brake hose union bolt (2). ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...

Rear brake pedal construction
Footrest bracket no. 2 Footrest bracket no. 1 Rear brake peda Footrest holder Footrest 35 N·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft) 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. Apply thread lock to the ...

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