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:
Cushion rod bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation”
.
Remove the cushion rod bearing with the special
tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Installation
Caution
the removed bearings must be replaced with
new on ...
Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following
procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire
coupler (1).
Inspect the rear brake light swi ...
Turn signal light
To replace the turn signal light
bulb, follow these directions.
Remove screw and take off
the lens.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
Caution
Overtightening the screws may
cause the le ...