Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized suzuki dealer if the drive chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be checked each day before you ride. Always follow the guidelines for inspecting and servicing the chain.
 Warning
Inspect, adjust, and maintain the chain properly before each ride, according to this section. |
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 ...
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adj ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction”
Special tool
...
Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner
removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1).
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly”
and “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Remove the starter clutch. Refer to “s ...
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 ...