Suzuki GSX-R1000. Service Manual - part 37
6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following points:
• Temporarily install the upper bracket (1), washer (2)
and steering stem head nut (3). Refer to “Handlebar
Removal and Installation” (Page 6B-2).
• Temporarily install the front forks.
• Tighten the steering stem head nut (3) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m,
65.0 lbf-ft)
• Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to “Front Fork Removal and Installation” in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2).
Steering damper
• Apply grease to the bearings and dust seals.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE “A” or equivalent)
• Install the steering damper and tighten the bolt (1) and
nut (2).
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
• Check the steering tension. Refer to “Steering Tension
Steering / Steering Damper Related Parts
Inspection
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Refer to “Steering / Steering Damper Removal and
Installation” (Page 6B-6).
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering Stem
• Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
1
2
3
2
3
1
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(a)
3
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(b)
2
(a)
1
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