Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Steering General Diagnosis: 6A-1
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Steering General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom Diagnosis
B718H16104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Heavy Steering Over tightened steering stem nut. Adjust.
Broken bearing in steering stem. Replace.
Distorted steering stem. Replace.
Not enough pressure in tires. Adjust.
Wobbly Handlebars Loss of balance between right and left
front forks.
Replace fork or adjust fork oil level or replace
spring.
Distorted front fork. Repair or replace.
Distorted front axle or crooked tire. Replace.
Loose steering stem nut. Adjust.
Worn or incorrect tire or wrong tire
pressure.
Adjust or replace.
Worn bearing/race in steering stem. 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