Suzuki GS500/F - Left Handlebar Controls

GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 19
• Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolt
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3 and remove the front
fork.
NOTE:
Hold the front fork by the hand to prevent sliding out of the steer-
ing stem.
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DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the front fork cap bolt.
• Remove the spacer
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1, spring retainer
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2 and spring
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3.
• Invert the front fork and stroke it several times to drain out the
fork oil.
• Hold the fork inverted for a few minutes.
• Remove the damper rod bolt using the special tools and 7 mm
hexagon wrench.
& 09940-34520: “T” handle
09940-34531: Attachment “A”
• Remove the damper rod
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4 and rebound spring
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5.
Do not operate the brake lever while the caliper is
removed.