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:
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chain tension adjuster as shown in
the figure, compress the plunger by turning the
adjuster body unt ...
Drive chain cleaning and
oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
Wash the chain with kerosene.
Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain.
Warning
Kerosene can be hazardous .
Kerosene is flammable. Children
or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
mater ...
Conrod crank pin bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Place the plastigauge axially along ...