Suzuki GSX1300BK B-King - Page 617

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Temporarily install the upper bracket, washer (1) and
steering stem head nut (2).
2) Temporarily install the front forks.
3) Tighten the steering stem head nut (2).
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m,
65.0 lb-ft)
4) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to “Front Fork Removal and Installation in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
Handlebar holder
• Tighten the handlebar holder set nuts (1) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Handlebar holder set nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m,
32.5 lb-ft)
Steering damper
• Apply grease to the bearings and dust seals.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
• Install the steering damper and tighten the bolts (1).
Tightening torque
Steering damper bolt (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lb-ft)
Inspection after installation
• Check the steering tension. Refer to “Steering Tension
Adjustment (Page 6B-11)”.
1
(a)
2
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(a)
1
I823H1620018-02
I823H1620019-02
(a)
1
I823H1620020-02