Suzuki GSF1200S User Manual

4A-8 Brake Control System and Diagnosis:
Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Drain brake fluid. Refer to “Brake Fluid
Replacement: ”.
2) Remove the front brake hoses as shown in the front
brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “Front Brake
Hose Routing Diagram: ”.
Installation
CAUTION
!
The seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
1) Install the front brake hose as shown in the front
brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “Front Brake
Hose Routing Diagram: ”.
2) Bleed air from the front brake system. Refer to “Air
Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit: ”.
Rear Brake Hose Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Remove right frame cover. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation: in Section 9D”.
2) Drain bracket fluid. Refer to “Brake Fluid
Replacement: ”.
3) Remove the rear brake hose as shown in the rear
brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “Rear Brake
Hose Routing Diagram: ”.
Installation
CAUTION
!
The seal washers should be replaced with the
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
1) Install the rear brake hose as shown in the rear
brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “Rear Brake
Hose Routing Diagram: ”.
2) Bleed air from the rear brake system. Refer to “Air
Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit: ”.
Front Brake Master Cylinder Components
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1
2
3
4
(a)
6,
[B]
[A]
5
(b)
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1. Reservoir cap 4. Master cylinder [A]: For GSF1200 : 10 N⋅m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
2. Plate 5. Piston/Cup set [B]: For GSF1200S : Apply brake fluid.
3. Diaphragm 6. Brake hose union bolt : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft) : Do not reuse.

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