Suzuki GSF600Y 2000 Service Manual page 182

5-18 CHASSIS
FORK OIL
• Pour the specified fork oil into the inner tube.
Fork oil type: Fork oil #10
) 99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10
$ Capacity (each leg):
506 ml (17.1/17.8 US/Imp oz) ......... E-03, 28, 33
510 ml (17.2/18.0 US/lmp oz) ......... The other countries
• Hold the front fork in a vertical position and adjust the fork oil
level using the special tool.
% 09943-74111: Fork oil level gauge
$ Oil level: 116 mm (4.6 in) ......... E-03, 28, 33
112 mm (4.4 in) ......... The other countries
NOTE:
When adjusting the oil level, remove the fork spring and compress
the inner tube fully.
FORK SPRING
• Install the fork spring as shown.
NOTE:
The end of the fork spring with the smaller pitch A should be at
the bottom of the front fork.
• When remounting the front fork, align the upper surface of the
inner tube with the upper surface of the steering stem upper
bracket.
• Tighten the front fork lower pinch bolts 1.
" Front fork lower pinch bolt 1:
23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)