Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure:
Minor adjustment
Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play.
Major adjustment
- Turn in the adjuster 1 all the way.
- Remove the cap from the right side engine cover.
- Hold the clutch push piece 2 and loosen the lock nut 3.
- Hold the clutch push piece 2 And turn in the adjuster 4 until it stops. Hold the clutch push piece 2 And turn out the adjuster 1/2 turns.
- Hold the clutch push piece 2 And tighten the lock nut 3.
- Adjust the clutch cable play with the adjuster 1.
Fuel hoses
Inspect the fuel hoses for damage
and fuel leakage. If any defects
are found, the fuel hoses must be
replaced. ...
Engine coolant
Coolant level
The engine coolant solution
should be between "f" (full) and
"1..:' (Low) level lines on the engine
coolant reservoir. If the level is
lower than "1..:' (Low ...
Other materials:
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...
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 ...