Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery components

Regulator / rectifier inspection

Inspect the regulator/rectifier in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Refer to “regulator / rectifier removal and ...

Battery charging

Initial charging filling electrolyte Note when filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the vehicle and must be put on the level ground. Remove the aluminum tap ...

Other materials:

Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components
Gearshift shaft Gearshift cam drive plate Gearshift cam plate Gearshift cam stopper 19 N·m (1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft) 13 N·m (1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft) 8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to oil seal lip. Apply thread l ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...

Tire condition and type
Tire condition and tire type affect motorcycle performance. Cuts or cracks in the tires can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control. Worn tires are susceptible to puncture failures and subsequent loss of motorcycle control. Tire wear also affects the tire profile, changing moto ...