Bearing
- Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" to the bearings.
- 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" or equivalent
- Install the upper bearing 1 to the steering stem.
Steering stem nut
- Install the dust seal 1.
- Install the steering stem 2.
- Install the steering stem nut 3 as shown.
Note: The flange side A of the steering stem must face lower.
- Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the special tool.
- 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
- Steering stem nut: 45 Nm (4.5 kgf·m, 32.5 lb·ft)
- Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to the left and right so that the bearing will be seated properly.
- Loosen the stem nut by 1/4 - 1/2 turn.
Note: This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
Handlebar holder and front fork and steering
Stem upper bracket
- Install the handlebar holder 1 and handlebar holder bracket 2.
- Temporarily tighten the handlebar holder bolts and handlebar holder bracket bolts.
- Install the steering stem upper bracket, washer and steering stem head nut.
- Install the front forks to the steering stem and tighten the front fork lower clamp bolts temporarily.
- Install the headlight cover brace and headlight back cover. (11-50)
- Install the handlebar. (9-31)
- Tighten the steering stem head nut 3 to the specified torque.
- Steering stem head nut: 90 Nm (9.0 kgf·m, 65.0 lb·ft)
- Remount the front forks. (9-22)
- Remove the handlebar.
Tighten the following points:
- Tighten the handlebar bracket bolts to the specified torque.
- Handlebar holder bracket bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 kgf·m, 16.5 lb·ft)
- Install the tachometer. (10-32)
- Install the handlebar. (9-31)
- Handlebar clamp bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 kgf·m, 16.5 lb·ft)
- Tighten the handlebar holder bolts to the specified torque.
- Handlebar holder bolt: 85 Nm (8.5 kgf·m, 61.5 lb·ft)
Note: Check the handlebar switch lead wires, throttle cables and brake hoses, before installing the front forks. (11-35, 11-38, 11-39)
- Install the front wheel. (9-13)