Specifications; Tightening Torque Specifications - Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

6B-11 Steering / Handlebar:
4) Do the same on the other grip end.
5) If the initial force read on the scale when the
handlebar starts turning is either too heavy or too
light, adjust it till it satisfies the specification.
a) First, loosen the front fork upper and lower clamp
bolts, steering stem head nut and steering stem
nut, and then adjust the steering stem nut by
loosening or tightening it.
Special tool
(B): 09910–60611 (Universal clamp
wrench)

Tightening Torque Specifications

Fastening part
Handlebar holder bolt
Steering stem nut
Steering stem head nut
Handlebar holder set nut
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
"Handlebar Components (Page 6B-1)"
"Handlebar Construction (Page 6B-2)"
"Steering Components (Page 6B-5)"
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to "Tightening Torque Specifications in Section
0C (Page 0C-7)".
(B)
I718H1620043-02

Specifications

N⋅m
23
45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft) then turn back
1/2 – 1/4
65
45
b) Tighten the steering stem nut, stem head nut and
front fork upper and lower clamp bolts to the
specified torque and recheck the initial force with
the spring scale according to the previously
described procedure.
c) If the initial force is found within the specified
range, adjustment has been completed.
NOTE
Hold the front fork legs, move them back and
forth and make sure that the steering is not
loose.
Tightening torque
kgf-m lb-ft
2.3 16.5
6.5 47.0
4.5 32.5
B718H16207001
Note
(Page 6B-3)
(Page 6B-8)
(Page 6B-8)
(Page 6B-9)