Suzuki 2006 gsxr 600 Service Manual

8-52 CHASSIS
• Press the valve with a screwdriver to bleed out the nitrogen
gas.

INSTALLATION
Remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the rear shock
absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
 Rear shock absorber mounting nut:
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the rear shock absorber bracket nut to the specified
torque.
 Rear shock absorber bracket nut:
115 N·m (11.5 kgf-m, 83.0 lb-ft)
* Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous. Never perform any
servicing until the nitrogen gas pressure has been
released from the rear shock absorber unit.
* When releasing the gas pressure, place a rag over
the gas valve and use the tip of a screwdriver to
press the valve. Do not use your finger to depress
the gas valve, and be sure to direct the valve away
from your face and body.
* Be sure to always wear eye protection when perform-
ing this procedure.

Suzuki 2006 gsxr 600 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.0 L (4.5 US gal)
Overall Length	2, 040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall Width	715 mm (28.1 in)
Wheelbase	1, 400 mm (55.1 in)
Seat Height	810 mm (31.9 in)
Ground Clearance	130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear Suspension	Link type, oil damped
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)