Cushion Lever Removal And Installation; Cushion Lever Inspection - Suzuki GSX1300R Manual

Cushion Lever Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the cushion lever.
2) Remove the cushion lever by removing its related
bolts, nuts and washers.
Installation
Install the cushion lever in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
• Tighten each nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (a): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
Cushion rod mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-m,
56.5 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (c): 50
N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
(c)
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(a)
(b)
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Cushion Lever Inspection

Refer to "Cushion Lever Removal and Installation
(Page 2C-6)".
Spacer
1) Remove the spacers from the cushion lever.
2) Inspect the spacers for any flaws or other damage. If
any defects are found, replace the spacers with new
ones.
Cushion Lever Bearing
1) Insert the spacers into bearings.
2) Check the play by moving the spacers up and down.
If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a
new one. Refer to "Cushion Lever Bearing Removal
and Installation (Page 2C-7)".
Cushion Lever
Inspect the cushion lever for damage. If any defect is
found, replace the cushion lever with a new one.
Rear Suspension: 2C-6
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