Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).
- Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
- Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
| Note be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) first, then disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2). |
- Remove the battery (3) from the motorcycle.
Installation
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to following points:
| Caution never use anything except the specified battery. |
- Tighten the battery lead wire bolts securely.
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 ...
Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Visually inspect the surfac ...
Other materials:
Valve clearance inspection and adjustment
Inspect valve clearance
initially every 24 000 km (14 500 miles, 48 months)
Inspection
Valve clearance adjustment must be checked and
adjusted, a) at the time of periodic inspection, b) when
the valve mechanism is serviced, and c) when the
camshafts are removed for servicing.
Lift an ...
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 ...
Most accidents can be avoided
The most common type of motorcycle
accident in the u.S. Occurs
when a car traveling towards a
motorcycle turns left in front of the
motorcycle. Is that because other
drivers are out to get motorcyclists?
No. Other drivers simply
don't always notice motorcyclists.
Ride defensively. Wise mot ...