Tools; Steering Damper Maintenance - Suzuki GSX-R1000/A Owner's Manual

TOOLS

A tool kit is supplied and located
under the rear seat.
NOTE: Insert the tool kit into the tool
case properly, or the rear seat can not
be set and locked.
STEERING DAMPER
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the steering damper shaft 1
clean at all times.
2. Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
NOTE:
• Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil leak. Collection of
this residue is normal and is from
oil seal lubricant used in the
damper.
• You may also notice a sound as
the damper shaft is stroked in and
out. This "escaping air" type
sound is normal and is made as
the internal valving damps the
shaft movement.
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