Steering Tension Adjustment - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

Installation
Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings and races should be
replaced with new ones.
Outer race
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
Inner race
• Press in the lower inner race and bearing using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing installer)
(A)
(A)
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Bearing
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GRASE to the bearings, races
and dust seals before remounting the steering stem.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
• Instal the steering. Refer to "Steering Removal and
Installation: ".

Steering Tension Adjustment

Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
1) By supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in).
2) Check to make sure that the cables and wire
harnesses are properly routed.
3) With the front wheel in the straight ahead state, hitch
the spring scale (special tool) on one handlebar grip
end as shown in the figure and read the graduation
when the handlebar starts moving.
Initial force
200 – 500 grams
Special tool
(A): 09940–92720 (Spring scale)
(A)
Steering / Handlebar:
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