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
Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, as you may be injured by
escaping hot liquid or vapor.
When removing the radiator cap tester, put
a rag on the filler to prevent the engine
coolant from spraying out.
Inspect the cooling ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front brake master cylinder components” “rear brake master
cylinder components” “rear brake pedal construction”
Special tool
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Specifications
Service data
Valve + guide
unit: mm (in)
Camshaft + cylinder head
unit: mm (in)
Cylinder + piston + piston ring
unit: mm (in)
Conrod + crankshaft
unit: mm (in)
Balancer
unit: mm (in)
Oil pump
Clutch
unit: mm (in)
Drive train
unit: mm (in) except ratio
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