Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 User Manual

CHASSIS 5-25
INNER RACE
• Press in the lower inner race using the special tool
% 09941-74911: Steering bearing installer
BEARINGS
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” to the upper and lower
bearings and the lip of the dust seals before remounting the
steering stem.
For USA
& 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
For the other countries
& 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
• Install the bearings.
STEERING STEM NUT
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque using the
special tool.
% 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
""
""
" Stem nut: 45 N
.
m (4.5 kgf
.
m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• 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 of a turn A.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.

Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm