Removal - Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 Service Manual

8-10 CHASSIS

REMOVAL

• Remove the brake calipers.

Do not operate the brake lever while removing the cal-
ipers.
• Loosen two axle pinch bolts 1 on the right front fork leg.
• Remove the front axle bolt 2.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground and support the motorcy-
cle with a jack or a wooden block.

Do not carry out the work with the motorcycle resting
on the side-stand. Do not support the motorcycle with
the exhaust pipe. Make sure that the motorcycle is
supported securely.
• Loosen two axle pinch bolts 3 on the left front fork leg.
• Draw out the front axle and remove the front wheel.
NOTE:
After removing the front wheel, fit the calipers temporarily to the
original positions.
• Remove the collar 4.