Suzuki GSF650 Service Manual

2C-3 Rear Suspension:
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
B817H22306003
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 (GSF650/S/A/SAK7) in
Section 9D (Page 9D-6)”.
3) Remove the rear brake master cylinder mounting
bolts.
4) Remove the front footrest bracket mounting bolts.
5) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and
nut (1), and cushion lever mounting bolt and nut (2).
6) Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
and nut.
7) 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 lbf-ft)
I717H1230002-01
I717H1230003-02
1
2
I717H1230004-01
I717H1230005-01
I717H1230006-01

Suzuki GSF650 Specifications

General

Displacement	656 cc
Bore x Stroke	65.5 mm x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Overall Length	2, 130 mm
Rear Brakes	Disc brake
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 L
Wheelbase	1, 470 mm
Seat Height	790 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder