Suspension General Diagnosis; Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Suspension And Wheel Symptom Diagnosis - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

Suspension General Diagnosis

Suspension and Wheel Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Wobbly front wheel
Front suspension too soft Weak spring.
Front suspension too stiff Excessively viscous fork oil.
Front suspension too
noisy
Wobbly rear wheel
Rear suspension too soft Weak rear shock absorber spring.
Rear suspension too stiff Improper suspension setting.
Rear suspension too
noisy

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Distorted wheel rim.
Worn front wheel bearings.
Defective or incorrect tire.
Loose front axle nut.
Loose front axle pinch bolt.
Incorrect fork oil level.
Insufficient fork oil.
Excessive fork oil.
Insufficient fork oil.
Loose front suspension fastener.
Distorted wheel rim.
Worn rear wheel bearing.
Defective or incorrect tire.
Worn swingarm bearing.
Worn Rear suspension bushing.
Loose rear suspension fastener.
Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
Improperly suspension setting.
Bent rear shock absorber shaft.
Bent swingarm.
Worn swingarm and rear suspension
related bearings.
Loose rear suspension fastener.
Worn rear suspension bushing.
Worn swingarm bearing.
Suspension General Diagnosis:
Correction / Reference Item
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Adjust.
Replace.
Check level and add.
Replace.
Check level and drain.
Check level and add.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
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