Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual page 41

Rear Brake Hose Inspection
Inspect the brake hose for crack, damage or brake oil
leakage. If any defects are found, replace the brake
hose with a new one.
Brake Pedal Height Inspection and Adjustment
1) Inspect the brake pedal height "a" between the pedal
top face and footrest.
Adjust the brake pedal height if necessary.
Brake pedal height "a"
Standard: 60 mm (2.4 in)
2) Loosen the lock-nut (1).
3) Turn the push rod (2) until the brake pedal is 60 mm
(2.4 in) below the top of the footrest.
4) Tighten the lock-nut (1) securely.
Tightening torque
Rear master cylinder rod lock-nut (a): 18 N·m (
1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
2
1,
(a)
Rear Brake Light Switch Adjustment
Refer to "Rear Brake Light Switch Inspection and
Adjustment: in Section 4A".
Brake Hose Replacement
Refer to "Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation: in
Section 4A" and "Rear Brake Hose Removal and
Installation: in Section 4A".
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to "Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit: in
Section 4A".
Brake Fluid Replacement
Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement: in Section 4A".
Tire Inspection
Inspect tire
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire Tread Condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the
following specification.
Special tool
I649G1020048-01
: 09900–20805 (Tire depth gauge)
Tire tread depth (Service limit)
Front: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Rear: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Tire Pressure
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore,
maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability or
shorter tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as
follows.
"a"
Cold inflation tire pressure
Front
Rear
I649G1020042-04
B649G10206036
B649G10206037
B649G10206034
Maintenance and Lubrication:
Solo riding
kPa kgf/cm 2 psi kPa kgf/cm
250 2.50 36 250
250 2.50 36 250
0B-15
B649G10206035
B649G10206017
I310G1020068-01
Dual riding
2 psi
250 36
250 36
I310G1020069-01