Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Wheels and Tires: 2D-16
Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation
B718H12406008
Removal
1) Support the motorcycle with the center stand.
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the motorcycle is supported
securely.
2) Remove the rear wheel speed sensor by removing
the mounting bolts. (GSF1250A/SA) Refer to “Rear
Wheel Speed Sensor Removal and Installation in
Section 4E (Page 4E-71)”.
3) Remove the rear axle nut (1) and draw out the rear
axle.
4) Remove the rear axle and disengage the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
5) Remove the rear wheel assembly.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the rear brake pedal with the
rear wheel removed.
6) Remove the spacer (2) and collar (3).
Installation
Refer to “Wheel Speed Sensor and Sensor Rotor
Inspection in Section 4E (Page 4E-74)”.
1) Install the spacer (1) and collar (2).
2) Install the rear wheel with the rear axle and tighten
the rear axle nut temporarily.
3) Adjust the drive chain slack after installing the rear
wheel. Refer to “Drive Chain Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 0B (Page 0B-15)”.
4) Tighten the rear axle nut (3) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear axle nut (a): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-
ft)
WARNING
!
After remounting the rear wheel, pump the
brake pedal several times to check for proper
brake operation.
1
I718H1240029-01
I718H1240030-02
2
3
I718H1240031-01
1
2
I718H1240033-01
(a)
3
I718H1240034-01

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