Suzuki GSX1300R - Front Fork Removal and Installation

Front Suspension: 2B-2
Front Fork Removal and Installation
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NOTE
The right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front
Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
2D (Page 2D-4)”.
CAUTION
!
• Make sure that the motorcycle is
supported securely.
• Do not operate the front brake lever with
the front wheel removed.
2) Remove the body cowlings. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)”.
3) Remove the handlebar holder mounting bolt caps,
mounting bolts (1) and nuts.
4) Move the handlebar holder assembly forward.
NOTE
Place a rag on the combination meter to
prevent the combination meter scratched.
5) Remove the collars (2).
6) Loose the front fork upper clamp bolt (3).
NOTE
• Slightly loosen the front fork cap bolt (4) to
facilitate later disassembly.
• Be sure to adjust the rebound damping
force adjuster (5) to the softest position
before removing the front fork.
7) Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolts (6) and
remove the front fork.
NOTE
Hold the front fork by hand to prevent it
sliding out of the steering stem.
1
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2
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4
3
5
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6
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