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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Accessory installation
guideline
Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddlebags,
and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center of gravity as is feasible.
Check that the mounting
brackets and other attachment
hardware are ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torq ...
Throttle valve synchronization
Check and adjust the throttle valve synchronization
among four cylinders.
Start the engine and run it in idling condition
for
warming up.
Stop the warmed-up engine.
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel
tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page ...