Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 is flammable. Children or pets may be harmed from contact with kerosene. Keep flames and smoking materials away from kerosene. Keep children and pets away from kerosene. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Dispose of used kerosene properly. |
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Caution Cleaning the chain with gasoline or commercial cleaning solvents can damage 0-rings and ruin the chain. Clean the drive chain with kerosene only. |
- Allow the chain to dry, then lubricate the links with suzuki chain lube or an equivalent.
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Caution Some drive chain lubricants contain solvents and additives which could damage the 0- rings in your chain. Use suzuki chain lube or an equivalent that is specifically intended for use with 0 -ring chains. |
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 ...
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown ...
Other materials:
Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions
vary. Other motorists'
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle's condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.
Circumstances beyond your control
could lead to an accident. You
need to prepare fo ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Throttle body components” “engine bottom side assembly”
Special tool
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Pillion footrest construction
Pillion footrest
Spring
Ball
E-ring
Washer
O-ring
Footrest pin
Apply grease.
Do not reuse.
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