Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 contacting surface of the cam chain tensioner. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one
- Install the cam chain tensioner. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .
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 contact ...
Cylinder head disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Caution
identify the position of each removed part.
Organize the parts in their respective groups
(i. ...
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Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain
every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following
procedures:
clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain
tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be
shortened.
Caution
do not use trichloroethyle ...
Engine bottom side disassembly
Note
the crankcase must be separated to service
the crankshaft and conrod.
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” .
Remove the engine top side (1). Refer to “engine top side disassembly”
.
Crankcase breather (pcv) cover
R ...
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.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...