Suzuki GSF1200S User Manual

Wheels and Tires: 2D-11
Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation
B649G12406010
Removal
1) Support the motorcycle with the center stand.
2) Remove the cotter pin. (For E-28)
3) Remove the rear axle nut (1) and draw out the rear
axle.
4) Remove the rear axle and disengage the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
5) Remove the rear wheel assembly.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the rear brake pedal with the
rear wheel removed.
6) Remove the spacer (2) and collar (3).
Installation
1) Install the spacer (1) and collar (2).
2) Install the rear wheel with the rear axle and tighten
the rear axle nut temporarily.
3) Adjust the drive chain slack after installing the rear
wheel. Refer to “Drive Chain Inspection and
Adjustment: in Section 0B”.
4) Tighten the rear axle nut (3) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear axle nut (a): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-
ft)
WARNING
!
After remounting the rear wheel, pump the
brake pedal a few times to check for proper
brake operation.
5) Install a new cotter pin. (For E-28)
1
I649G1240024-02
I649G1240025-01
2 3
I649G1240026-01
1
2
I649G1240027-01
(a)
3,
I649G1240028-02

Suzuki GSF1200S Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Overall Width	790 mm (31.1 in)
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Lubrication	Wet sump
Final Drive	Chain
Starter	Electric
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Rear Suspension	Link-type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Rear Suspension Adjustability	Preload adjustable
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Overall Length	2, 130 mm