Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-10
3) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
4) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
remover)
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
installer)
Installation
Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings and races should be
replaced with new ones.
Outer race
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
Inner race
• Press in the lower inner race and bearing using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing installer)
• Install the steering. Refer to “Steering Removal and
Installation (Page 6B-6)”.
Steering Tension Adjustment
B718H16206009
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
1) By supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in).
2) Check to make sure that the cables and wire
harnesses are properly routed.
3) With the front wheel in the straight ahead state, hitch
the spring scale (special tool) on one handlebar grip
end as shown in the figure and read the graduation
when the handlebar starts moving.
Initial force
200 – 500 grams
Special tool
(A): 09940–92720 (Spring scale)
I649G1620033-02
(B)
(A)
I649G1620034-03
(A)
I649G1620035-03
(A)
I649G1620036-03
(A)
I649G1620040-02

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