Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2007) [353/549] Removal and disassembly

CHASSIS 8-19

REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:

* The left and right front forks are installed symmetrically and

therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as

that for the other side.

* When the brake caliper is removed, care must be used so as

not to cause stress to the brake hose. (Hang the brake caliper

on the frame with a string, etc.)

• Remove the front wheel. (8-11)

• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake hose guides on the

front fender.

• Remove the front fender.

• Loosen the front fork upper clamp bolt .

• Loosen the handlebar clamp bolt .

NOTE:

* Slightly loosen the front fork cap bolt  before loosening the

lower clamp bolts to facilitate later disassembly.

* Be sure to adjust the rebound damping force adjuster  to the

softest position before removing the front fork.

• Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolts.

• Remove the front fork. (LH/RH)

NOTE:

Hold the front fork by the hand to prevent it sliding out of the

steering stem.

• Separate the front fork cap bolt from the front fork.

• Compress the front fork spring with the special tool " and

insert the special tool # between the lock-nut and the spring

retainer.

\ 09940-94930: Front fork spacer holder "

09940-94922: Stopper plate #