Removal steering damper
Steering
Caution do not work by using side stand. Do not support the motorcycle with exhaust pipe. Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |
Note it is not necessary to remove the ignition switch from the upper bracket when servicing the steering system. |
Note when loosening the stem nuts, hold the steering stem lower bracket to prevent it from falling. |
Special tool
(a): 09940–14911 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
(b): 09940–14960 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
Installation
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
Bearing
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Steering stem nut
Special tool
(a): 09940–14911 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
(b): 09940–14960 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
Tightening torque steering stem nut (a): 45 n·m (4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbfft) then turn back 1/4 – 1/2
Note this adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle. |
Special tool
(a): 09940–14911 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
(b): 09940–14960 (steering stem nut
socket
wrench)
Tightening torque steering stem lock-nut (b): 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in the following points:
Tightening torque steering stem head nut (a): 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” in section 2b .
Steering damper
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Tightening torque steering damper bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) steering damper nut (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Inspection after installation
Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...
Inspection after cleaning
For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to "general
lubrication" section .
Warning
Wet brakes can cause poor
braking performance and may
lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by
expecting longer stopping distances
after washing your
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Brake pad
Front
Rear
Inspect the front and rear brake
pads to see if they are worn down
to the grooved wear limit line 1. If
a pad is worn to the grooved wear
limit line, it must be replaced with
a new one. After replacing either
the front or rear brake pads, the
brake lever or pedal must be
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