Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Steering damper maintenance
- Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.
- Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth.
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:
Excva pulley inspection
Inspect the excva pulley in the following procedures:
remove the excva pulley. Refer to “excv cable removal and installation”
.
Visually inspect the excva pulley for wear and
damage. If there is anything unusual, replace the
pulley with a new one.
Install the pulle ...
Precautions
Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for
all the required periodic service work
necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals are expressed
in terms of kilometers, miles and mo ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Starter motor components”
Special tool
...