Suzuki GSX1300R Manual page 592

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
• When installing the washer (2), align the lug of the
washer to the groove of the steering stem.
• Tighten the steering stem lock-nut (3) to the specified
torque using the special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut wrench)
(B): 09940–14960 (Steering nut wrench
socket)
Tightening torque
Steering stem lock-nut (b): 80 N·m (8.0 kgf-m,
58.0 lb-ft)
2
(b)
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Temporarily install the upper bracket, washer (1) and
steering stem head nut (2).
1
2
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(A)
(B)
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2
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2) Temporarily install the front forks.
3) Tighten the steering stem head nut (2).
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m,
65.0 lb-ft)
2
(a)
4) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to "Front Fork Removal and Installation in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2)".
Handlebar holder
• Tighten the handlebar holder mounting nuts (1) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Handlebar holder mounting nut (a): 35 N·m (3.5
kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
1
(a)
• Install the handlebars. Refer to "Handlebar Removal
and Installation (Page 6B-3)".
Steering damper
• Apply grease to the bearings and dust seals.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
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1
(a)
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