Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Suspension General Diagnosis: 2A-1
Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Suspension and Wheel Symptom Diagnosis
B718H12104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Wobbly front wheel Distorted wheel rim. Replace.
Worn front wheel bearings. Replace.
Defective or incorrect tire. Replace.
Loose front axle nut. Tighten.
Loose front axle pinch bolt. Tighten.
Incorrect fork oil level. Adjust.
Front suspension too soft Weak spring. Replace.
Insufficient fork oil. Check level and add.
wrong weight fork oil. Replace.
Front suspension too stiff Excessively viscous fork oil. Replace.
Excessive fork oil. Check level and drain.
Bent front axle. Replace.
Front suspension too
noisy
Insufficient fork oil. Check level and add.
Loose front suspension fastener. Tighten.
Wobbly rear wheel Distorted wheel rim. Replace.
Worn rear wheel bearing. Replace.
Defective or incorrect tire. Replace.
Worn swingarm bearing. Replace.
Worn rear suspension bearing. Replace.
Loose rear suspension fastener. Tighten.
Rear suspension too soft Weak rear shock absorber spring. Replace.
Rear shock absorber leaks oil. Replace.
Improperly suspension setting. Adjust.
Rear suspension too stiff Improper suspension setting. Adjust.
Bent rear shock absorber shaft. Replace.
Bent swingarm. Replace.
Worn swingarm and rear suspension
related bearings.
Replace.
Rear suspension too
noisy
Loose rear suspension fastener. Tighten.
Worn rear suspension bearing. Replace.
Worn swingarm bearing. Replace.

Suzuki GSF1250 Specifications

General

Displacement	1255 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 64.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Overall Length	2130 mm
Overall Width	790 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 L
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Ground Clearance	135 mm