Steering Related Parts Inspection; Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
Handlebars
• Tighten the handlebar holder set nuts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Handlebar holder set nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m,
32.5 lb-ft)
Inspection after installation
• Check the steering tension. Refer to "Steering Tension
Adjustment (Page 6B-10)".

Steering Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-
6)".
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities.
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Bearing lower seal damage
• Rubber seat and damper bushing wear or damage
(a)
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If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones.

Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-20)".

Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the steering stem lower bracket. Refer to
"Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-6)".
2) Remove the dust seal (1) and steering stem upper
bearing (2).
1
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2
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