Suzuki GSX1200 1999 User Manual

CHASSIS 5-15
• Hold the front fork in a vertical position and adjust the fork oil
level using the special tool.
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' 09943-74111: Fork oil level gauge
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& Oil level: 85 mm
NOTE:
When adjusting the oil level, remove the fork spring and com-
press the inner tube fully.
FORK SPRING
• Install the fork spring as shown.
NOTE:
The small end
A of the fork spring should be at the bottom of the
front fork.
• When remounting the front fork, align the upper surface of the
inner tube with the upper surface of the steering stem upper
bracket.
• Tighten the front fork lower clamp bolts 1, front fork upper
clamp bolt 2 and front fork cap bolt 3 to the specified torque.
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' Front fork lower clamp bolt 1: 23 N
.
m (2.3 kgf-m)
Front fork upper clamp bolt 2: 23 N
.
m (2.3 kgf-m)
Front fork cap bolt 3: 23 N
.
m (2.3 kgf-m)
• Install the front wheel. (!*5-8)
NOTE:
Before tightening the front axle and front axle pinch bolts, move
the front fork up and down four or five times.

Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Starting	Electric
Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36SS carburetors
Transmission	5-speed
Rear Suspension	Link-type, coil spring, oil damped
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Seat Height	790 mm