Inspection And Disassembly - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

• Remove the right and left pivot shaft end caps 6.
• Remove the swingarm by removing the pivot shaft nut and pivot
shaft.
• Remove the rear shock absorber 7, cushion lever 8, cushion
lever rods 9.

INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY

DUST SEALS AND SPACERS
• Remove the dust seals, washers and spacers from the swingarm
and cushion lever.
• Inspect the spacers for any flaws or other damage. If any
defects are found, replace the spacers with new ones.
CHAIN BUFFER
• Remove the chain buffer 1.
• Inspect the chain buffer for wear and damage. If any defects
are found, replace the chain buffer with a new one.
SWINGARM NEEDLE BEARINGS
Insert the spacers into the needle bearings, move the spacer up
and down and check for any play.
If there is excessive play, replace the bearing(-s) with a new one.
CHASSIS 5-37