Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:
- remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .
- Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Install the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .
Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner
removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1).
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disasse ...
Cam chain tensioner inspection
Inspect the cam chain tensioner in the following
procedures:
remove the cam chain tensioner. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the ...
Other materials:
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”
and “rear wheel rela ...
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road speed decreases.
Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disenga ...