Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Clutch cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect clutch cable play every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect and adjust the clutch cable play “a” as follows.
Clutch cable play “a” 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In)
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Turn in the adjuster (1) all the way into the clutch lever assembly.
- Loosen the lock-nut (2) and turn the clutch cable adjuster (3) to obtain proper cable play.
- Remove the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
- Loosen the lock-nut (5) and turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) two or three rotations.
- From that position, slowly turn in the clutch release adjusting screw (6) until resistance is felt.
- From this position, turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) 1 rotation, and tighten the locknut (5) while holding the screw (6).
Tightening torque clutch release adjusting screw lock-nut: 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Turn the cable adjuster (3) to obtain 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In) of free play “a” at the clutch lever end.
- Tighten the lock-nut (2).
- Install the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
Tightening torque clutch release adjuster cap: 11 n·m (1.1 Kgf-m, 8.0 Lbf-ft)
- Reinstall the fuel tank.
Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months)
Replace engine coolant
every 2 years
Engine coolant level inspection
Hold the motorcycle vertically.
Check the engine cool ...
Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Drive chain visual check
With the transmission in neutral, support the
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Other materials:
Starter torque limiter inspection
Removal
Remove the clutch cover. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the washers (1), starter idle gear no. 1 (2)
And no. 2 (3).
Remove the starter idle gear no. 2 Bearing (4), shaft
(5) and washer (6).
Hold the starter clutch with the special tool an ...
Clutch components
Clutch pressure plate
Clutch push piece
No. 1 Drive plate (8 pcs.)
No. 3 Driven plate (0 – 2 pcs.)
No. 1 Driven plate (5 – 7 pcs.)
No. 2 Driven plate (1 pc.)
No. 2 Drive plate (1 pc.)
Spring washer
Spring washer seat
Clutch sleeve hub
Seat ...
License plate light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1).
Remove the nuts.
Remove the license plate light assembly (2).
Installation
Install the license pl ...