Suzuki GSX1200 1999 User Manual

5-12 CHASSIS
• Remove the damper rod bolt using a 6-mm hexagon wrench
and the special tools.
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' 09940-34520: “T” handle
09940-34531: Attachment “A”
• Remove the damper rod 1 and rebound spring 2.
• Remove the oil seal by slowly pulling out the inner tube.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
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The outer and inner tube’s slide metals must be replaced
along with the oil seal and dust seal when assembling
the front fork.
• Remove the following parts.
3 Oil lock piece
4 Inner tube slide metal
5 Outer tube slide metal
6 Oil seal retainer
7 Oil seal
INSPECTION
INNER AND OUTER TUBES
Inspect the inner tube sliding surface and outer tube sliding sur-
face for scuffing.

Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Starting	Electric
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36SS carburetors
Transmission	5-speed
Rear Suspension	Link-type, coil spring, oil damped
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Seat Height	790 mm