Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Controls, equipment and adjustments

Engine coolant solution

Use engine coolant that is com· patible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can ...

Location of parts

ciutch lever  left handlebar switches indicator lights tachometer ignition switch front brake fluid reservoir  right handlebar switches throttle grip  front brake ...

Other materials:

Oil pump removal and installation
Note be careful not to drop any parts into the crankcase. Removal Remove the oil pan, oil pressure regulator and oil strainer. Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” .  Remove the oil pump driven gear bolt (1).  Rem ...

Oil jet inspection
Refer to “oil jet removal and installation” . Oil jet Make sure that the oil jets are not clogged. If they are clogged, clean their oil passage using a wire of the proper size and compressed air. Piston cooling jet Oil jet (for transmission) Oil jet (for cam chain te ...

Valve clearance inspection and adjustment
Inspect valve clearance initially every 24 000 km (14 500 miles, 48 months) Inspection Valve clearance adjustment must be checked and adjusted, a) at the time of periodic inspection, b) when the valve mechanism is serviced, and c) when the camshafts are removed for servicing.  Lift an ...