Inspection - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

8-22 CHASSIS

INSPECTION

INNER AND OUTER TUBES
• Inspect the inner tube outer surface and outer tube inner sur-
face for scratches.
• Inspect the "ANTI-FRICTION" metal surfaces for scratches.
• If any defects are found, replace them with the new ones.
Do not remove the "ANTI-FRICTION" metals, " and
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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: 233 mm (9.17 in)
DAMPER ROD
• Move the inner rod by hand to examine it for smoothness.
• If any defects are found, replace inner rod/damper rod (car-
tridge) with a new one.