Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Air valve removal and installation

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Wheels and tires / Repair instructions / Air valve removal and installation

Removal

Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel.

Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

Installation

Install the air valve in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

any dust or rust around the valve hole (1) must be cleaned off

Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

Install the air valve (2) in the wheel (3).

Caution

be careful not to damage the valve lip (4) of the valve.
Replace the air valve with a new one.

Note

to properly install the valve into the valve hole, apply a special tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve.

Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

Valve
Wheel
Valve lip

Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning

Refer to “tire removal and installation” . Wheel Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points: distortion and crack any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area. & ...

Wheel balance check and adjustment

Check and adjust the wheel balance in the following procedures: removal the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly remova ...

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