Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Brakes
This motorcycle has front and rear disk brakes.
 Warning
Inspect the brake system before each use according to the inspection before riding section. Follow the maintenance schedule section to maintain your brake system. |
Note
: operating in mud, water, sand or other extreme conditions can cause accelerated brake wear. If you operate your motorcycle under these conditions, the brakes must be inspected more often than recommended in the Maintenance schedule.
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown ...
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
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Other materials:
Transmission components
2Nd drive gear
6Th drive gear
3Rd/4th drive gear
5Th drive gear
Countershaft/1st drive gear
Driveshaft
2Nd driven gear
6Th driven gear
3Rd driven gear
4Th driven gear
5Th driven gear
1St driven gear
Gearshift cam stopper
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Steering / steering damper removal and
installation
Removal
steering damper
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler
(1).
Remove the lower bracket cover (2).
Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while
holding the lock-nut (4).
Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...
Front turn signal light bulb replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Remove the turn signal light assembly.
Remove the socket (1) by turning it
counterclockwise.
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