Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Air cleaner element inspection
Inspect air cleaner element every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspection
- Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” in section 1d .
- Inspect the air cleaner element for clogging. If it is clogged with dirt, replace it with a new one.
 Caution
Do not blow the air cleaner element with compressed air. |
| Note if driving under dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element more frequently. Make sure that the air cleaner is in good condition at all times. The life of the engine depends largely on this component. |
- Drain water from the air cleaner box by removing the drain plug (1).
- Reinstall the removed parts.
Repair instructions
Air cleaner element replacement
Replace air cleaner element
every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months)
Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” in section 1d . ...
Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to th ...
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Specifications
Service data
Electrical
unit: mm
Caution
never use anything except the specified battery.
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Regulator / rectifier construction”
Reference: for the tig ...
Side stand
An interlock switch is provided to
cut off the ignition circuit when the
side stand is down and the transmission
is in any gear other than
neutral.
The side stand/ignition interlock
switch works as follows:
if the side stand is down and
the transmission is in gear, the
engine ...
Precautions
Precautions for wheel and tire
Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important
factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle control.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and
can result in rapid tire wear.
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