Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front fork parts inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Front suspension / Repair instructions / Front fork parts inspection

Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” .

Inner and outer tubes

Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches

Suzuki GSX-R. Inner and outer tubes

Slide bushing / guide bushing

Inspect the slide bushing and guide bushing for wear or damage. If they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones. If they are not clean, clean them with a nylon brush and fork oil.

Suzuki GSX-R. Slide bushing / guide bushing

Fork spring

Measure the fork spring free length “a”. If it is shorter than the service limit, replace it with a new one.

Front fork spring free length “a” service limit: 236 mm (9.29 In)

Suzuki GSX-R. Fork spring

Piston rod / piston ring

Inspect the piston rod and piston ring (1) for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the piston rod with a new one

Suzuki GSX-R. Piston rod / piston ring

Front fork disassembly and assembly

Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is t ...

Rod guide case tightening torque

Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures: measure the effective length l of the torque wrench. Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by use of the formula shown below. ...

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Engine sprocket removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift shaft. Note mark the gearshift shaft head at which the gearshift link arm slit set for correct reinstallation. Remove the speed sensor (2). Remove the engine sprocket cover (3). Support the ...

Specifications
Service data Electrical unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...

Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Replace oil filter initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...