Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Rear Suspension: 2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Place the motorcycle on the center stand and
support the motorcycle with a jack to be no load for
the rear shock absorber.
2) Remove the left frame cover. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
6)”.
3) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and
nut, and cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
4) Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
and nut.
5) Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporary install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Refer to “Rear Suspension Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-20)”.
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(a)
(b)
(a)
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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