Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual page 252

2B-7 Front Suspension:
• Refill specified front fork oil up to the top level of the
inner tube again. Move the inner tube up and down
several strokes until bubbles do not come out from the
oil.
• Keep the front fork vertically and wait 5 – 6 minutes.
NOTE
• Always keep oil level over the cartridge top
end, or air may enter the cartridge during
this procedure.
• Take extreme attention to pump out air
completely.
• Hold the front fork vertically and adjust fork oil level
with the special tool.
NOTE
When adjusting the fork oil level, remove the
fork spring and compress the inner tube fully.
Special tool
(A): 09943–74111 (Fork oil level gauge)
Fork oil level "a"
107 mm (4.2 in)
" a "
I649G1220028-02
( )
A
I649G1220029-02
Fork spring
• Install the fork spring as shown.
NOTE
The smaller pitch "a" should face to the
bottom side of the front fork.
Inner rod and lock-nut
• Install the special tool and pull up the inner rod.
Special tool
(A): 09940–52841 (Inner rod holder)
• Install the front fork cap (1).
NOTE
Before installing the front fork cap, turn the
inner rod lock-nut (2) completely to the lower
position as shown.
"a"
I649G1220030-02
(A)
I649G1220031-03