Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.
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
- Install the air valve (2) in the wheel (3).
Caution
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| Note to properly install the valve into the valve hole, apply a special tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve. |
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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 ...
Other materials:
Continuity check
Measure resistance across coupler “b” (between “a”
and “c” in figure).
If no continuity is indicated (infinity or over limit), the
circuit is open between terminals “a” and “c”.
Disconnect the coupler “b” and measure resistance
between couplers “a” and “b-1”.
If no continuity ...
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