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:

Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Refer to “engine top side assembly” . Camshaft identification The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex” and the intake camshaft has the embossed letters “in”. Cam wear Check the camshaft for wear or damage. Measure the cam height “a” w ...

Front brake components
Seal set Piston and seal set Brake pad spring Brake pad set Front brake disc 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft) 15 N·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft) 39 N·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) Apply thread lo ...

Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking perform ...