9-38 CHASSIS
• Apply THREAD LOCK “1342” to the cylinder bolt and tighten it
to the specified torque.
I 99000-32050: THREAD LOCK “1342”
! Cylinder bolt: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
* If the cylinder turns together with the cylinder bolt, temporarily
install the fork spring, spacer, washer and cap bolt to prevent
the cylinder from turning.
* Check the front fork for smoothness by stroking it after install-
ing the cylinder.
FORK OIL
• Place the front fork vertically without spring.
• Compress the front fork fully.
• Pour the specified front fork oil into the front fork.
99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10
Front fork oil capacity (each leg):
482 ml (16.29/16.97 US/Imp oz)
• Move the inner tube up and down several strokes until no
more bubbles come out from the oil.
• Keep the front fork vertically and leave it during 5 – 6 minutes.
NOTE:
Take extreme attention to pump out air completely.
• Hold the front fork vertically and adjust the fork oil level with
the special tool.
NOTE:
When adjusting the fork oil level, remove the fork spring and
compress the inner tube fully.
[ 09943-74111: Front fork oil level gauge
Fork oil level: 129 mm (5.08 in)
99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10
Use a new gasket
7 to prevent oil leakage.