Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following procedures:
- clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be shortened.
 Caution
These fluids have too great dissolving power for this chain and they can damage the orings. Use only kerosine to clean the drive chain. |
- After cleaning and drying the chain, oil it with a heavyweight motor oil.
Caution
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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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Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
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Other materials:
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
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, push the cap
down firmly with the key in the cap
lock.
Fuel level
Fi ller neck
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Drive chain cleaning and
oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
Wash the chain with kerosene.
Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain.
Warning
Kerosene can be hazardous .
Kerosene is flammable. Children
or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
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