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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 ...

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Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust valves are machined to three different angles. The seat contact surface is cut at 45°. Intake valve Exhaust valve Caution  the valve seat contact area must be inspected after e ...

Battery removal and installation
Removal Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).  Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2). Note be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) first, th ...

Starter relay inspection
Inspect the starter relay in the following procedures:  remove the starter relay. Refer to “starter relay removal and installation” .  Apply 12 v to “a” and “b” terminals and check for continuity between the positive and negative terminals using the multi-circuit tester. If th ...

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