Suzuki GSF1250 - Page 625

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-8
Installation
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
Bearing
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE to the bearings,
races and dust seals before remounting the steering
stem.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
Steering stem nut
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque
using the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut wrench)
Tightening torque
Steering stem nut (a): 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-
ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six
times to the left and right so that the angular ball
bearings seat properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut 1/4 – 1/2 turn “a”.
NOTE
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to
motorcycle.
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Temporarily install the upper bracket, washer and
steering stem head nut (1).
2) Set the headlight housing brackets. (GSF1250/A)
3) Temporarily install the front forks.
4) Tighten the steering stem head nut (1).
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-m,
47.0 lb-ft)
5) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to “Front Fork Removal and Installation in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
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