Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Rear Suspension: 2C-9
• Tighten the cushion lever, cushion rod and rear shock
absorber mounting nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Cushion rod mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-m,
56.5 lb-ft)
Cushion lever mounting nut (c): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (d): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
Swingarm Related Parts Inspection
B718H12306012
Refer to “Swingarm / Cushion Rod Removal and
Installation (Page 2C-7)”.
Spacers
1) Remove the spacers from the swingarm.
2) Inspect the spacers for wear and damage. If any
defects are found, replace the spacers with new
ones.
Chain Buffer
Inspect the chain buffer for wear and damage. If any
defect is found, replace the chain buffer with a new one.
Swingarm Bearing and Cushion Rod Bearing
1) Insert the spacers into bearings.
2) Check the play by moving the spacers up and down.
If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a
new one. Refer to “Swingarm Bearing Removal and
Installation (Page 2C-10)”.
(b)
(c)
(d)
I718H1230040-02
(d)
I718H1230027-02
(b)
I718H1230041-01
I718H1230028-01
I718H1230029-01
I718H1230030-01

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