Front Fork Parts Inspection; Slide Bushing / Guide Bushing; Fork Spring; Rod Guide Case Tightening Torque - Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual

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Front Fork Parts Inspection

Refer to "Front Fork Disassembly and Assembly"
(Page 2B-4).
Inner and Outer Tubes
Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches.

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.

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)
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"a"
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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.
1

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.
Special tool
(A): 09940–84710 (Rod guide case wrench)
Ls Ls
(A)
T: Reading torque on the torque wrench
Ts: Specified torque
Ls: 0.05 m (1.97 in)
L: Effective length of the torque wrench
Front Suspension: 2B-10
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L L
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