Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following procedures:
- remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
- Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/ camshaft assembly and cam chain as a set.
- Install the camshafts. Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed ...
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 chai ...
Other materials:
Inspection after cleaning
For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to "general
lubrication" section .
Warning
Wet brakes can cause poor
braking performance and may
lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by
expecting longer stopping distances
after washing your
...
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...
Rear brake disc inspection
Brake disc thickness
Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure
the thickness using the micrometer.
Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the
service limit or if defect is found.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 –
25 mm))
Brake disc thickness
service ...