Front Fork Inspection; Front Fork Parts Inspection - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

• Tighten the lock-nut (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Inner rod lock-nut (a): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 lb-
ft)
CAUTION
!
Use a new O-ring (3) to prevent oil leakage.
• Apply fork oil lightly to the O-ring (3).
: Oil 99000–99001–SS8 (SUZUKI FORK OIL
SS-08 or equivalent)
• Install the front fork protector (4).
NOTE
Fit the projection of the front fork protector to
the depression of the front fork outer tube.

Front Fork Inspection

Refer to "Front Fork Inspection: in Section 0B".

Front Fork Parts Inspection

Refer to "Front Fork Disassembly and Assembly: ".
Inner and Outer Tubes
1
Inspect the inner tube sliding surface and outer tube
sliding surface for scuffing.
2,
(a)
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Fork Spring
Measure the fork spring free length. If it is shorter than
the service limit, replace it with a new one.
Front fork spring free length
3,
Service limit: 384 mm (15.1 in)
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Damper Rod
Move the inner rod by hand to inspect it if operating
smoothly.
4
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Front Suspension: 2B-8
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