Steering; Front Fork - Suzuki Madura GV700GL Service Manual

STEERING
Inspect:
1 000, 6 000, .12 000, 18 000, 24 000 km
(600,4000, 7500,11000, 15000mi)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES 2-14
Taper roller type bearings are applied on the steer-
ing system for better handling.
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth
manipulation of handlebars and safe running.
Too stiff steering prevents smooth manipulation of
handlebars and too loose steering will cause poor
stability.
Check that there is no play in the front fork
assembly by supporting the machine so that the
front wheel is off the ground, with wheel straight
ahead, grasp lower fork tubes near the axle and
pull forward. If play is found, perform steering .
bearing adjustment as described in page 9-24 of
this manual.
FRONT FORK
Inspect: 12 000, 24 000 km
(7 500, 15 000 mi)
Check air pressure Every 6 months
• Inspect the front fork for oil leakage, scoring
and scratches on the outer surface of the in-
ner tube and replace the defective parts, if
necessary. (See page 9-13).
• Check the front fork air pressure, when the fork
is cold.
• Support the motorcycle on the center stand, and
keep the front wheel off the ground.
• Measure the air pressure by pressure gauge on
the valve.
Specified air
pressure
30 kPa
(0.3 kg/cm
2 ,
4.3 psi)
• Adjust the air pressure if necessary, use a hand
type pump to raise the fork air pressure.
(See page 9-19)
NOTE:
Before charging air confirm that the valve is
tight.