Suzuki GSX650F User Manual

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-8
Steering stem nut
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque
using the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut wrench)
Tightening torque
Steering stem nut (a): 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-
ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4.
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six
times to the left and right so that the angular ball
bearings seat properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut 1/4 – 1/2 turn “a”.
NOTE
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to
motorcycle.
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Temporarily install the upper bracket, washer and
steering stem head nut (1).
2) Set the headlight housing brackets. (GSF650)
3) Temporarily install the front forks.
4) Tighten the steering stem head nut (1).
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-m,
47.0 lbf-ft)
5) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to “Front Fork Removal and Installation in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
Handlebars
• Tighten the handlebar holder set nuts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Handlebar holder set nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m,
32.5 lbf-ft)
Inspection After Installation
• Check the steering tension. Refer to “Steering Tension
Adjustment (Page 6B-10)”.
Steering Related Parts Inspection
B817H26206008
Refer to “Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-
6)”.
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities.
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Bearing lower seal damage
• Rubber dust seal wear or damage
(A)
(a)
I717H1620026-01
“a”
I649G1620026-02
(a)
1
I717H1620027-04
(a)
I717H1620029-04

Suzuki GSX650F Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	GSX650F
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English