Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

5-46 CHASSIS
• Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
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Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to prevent
fluid leakage.
CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or other
damage.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or other
damage.
CALIPER REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble the caliper in the reverse order of removal and dis-
assembly. Pay attention to the following points:
• Wash the caliper bores and pistons with specified brake fluid.
Particularly wash the dust seal grooves and piston seal grooves.
+ Specification and Classification: DOT 4
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* Wash the caliper components with fresh brake fluid
before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or gaso-
line to wash them.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the com-
ponents.
* When washing the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or clean-
ing solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or the others.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with new ones
when reassembly. Apply the brake fluid to both seals
when installing them.
PISTON SEAL
• Install the piston seals as shown in the right illustration.
O-ring
• Install the O-rings and put caliper halves together.
Dust seal
Piston seal
Caliper body

Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm