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
Excv cable removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Connect the special tool (mo ...
Handlebar removal and installation
Removal
Remove the following parts from the left handlebar.
left handlebar switch box (1)
handlebar balancer (2)
grip rubber (3)
clutch cable (4)
Remove the following parts from the right handlebar.
right handlebar switch box (5)
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Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding the
motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in t ...