7-24 CHASSIS
FORK OIL
• Pour the specified fork oil into the inner tube.
Fork oil type:SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-08 (#10) or equivalent
fork oil
, 99000-99001-SS8: SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-08
& Front fork oil capacity (each leg): 412 ml
(13.9/14.5 US/Imp oz)
• Hold the front fork in a vertical position and adjust the fork oil
level using the special tool.
% 09943-74111: Front fork oil level gauge
& Front fork oil level
Service Limit: 177 mm (6.96 in)
NOTE:
When adjusting the oil level, remove the fork spring and com-
press the inner tube fully.
FORK SPRING
• Install the fork spring as shown.
NOTE:
The end of the fork spring with the widely close pitch
A
side
should be at the bottom
B
of the front fork.
• Install the front fork spring stopper nut emporarily.
% 09900-18720: Hexagon socket (14 mm)
REMOUNTING
Remount the front forks in the reverse order of removal. Pay at-
tention to the following points.
• Install the inner tube cover stopper 1 at 246.6 mm (9.70 in) C
from the upper surface of the inner tube.
• Install the inner tube cover guide 2.