Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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8-24 CHASSIS
DAMPER ROD BOLT
• Insert the inner rod/damper rod (cartridge) into the inner tube.
• Apply thread lock to the damper rod bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque with the special tool.
99000-32110: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1322”
or equivalent
09940-30221: Front fork assembling tool
"
Damper rod bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
FORK OIL
• Place the front fork vertically without spring.
• Compress it fully.
• Pour specified front fork oil up to the top level of the outer
tube.
Capacity (each leg): 512 ml (17.3/18.0 US/lmp oz)
99000-99044-L01: SUZUKI FORK OIL L01 or equivalent
• Move the inner rod slowly with the special tool ten times and
more until no more bubbles come out from the oil.
09940-50120: Inner rod holder
NOTE:
Refill front fork oil up to the top of the outer tube so that bubbles
are visible while bleeding air.
Use a new damper rod bolt gasket to prevent oil
leakage.