Inspection; Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

5-16 CHASSIS

INSPECTION

INNER AND OUTER TUBES
Inspect the inner tube sliding surface and outer tube sliding
surface for scuffing.
FORK SPRING
Measure the fork spring free length. If it is shorter than the
service limit, replace it with a new one.
$ Front fork spring free length
Service Limit: 366 mm (14.4 in) ........ For E-03, 28, 33
370 mm (14.6 in) ........ For the others
DAMPER ROD
Move the inner rod by hand to inspect it if operating smoothly.

REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING

Reassemble and remount the front fork in the reverse order of
removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
SLIDE METALS AND OIL SEAL
• Hold the inner tube vertically, clean the metal groove and
install the inner tube slide metal by hand.
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Do not damage the Teflon coated surface of the inner
tube's slide metal when mounting it.