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:
Dtc “c36” (p1764), “c37” (p1765), “c38” (p1766) or “c39” (p1767): secondary
fuel injector circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
Some failure exists in the fuel injector signal in a high
load, high revolution condition.
Injector circuit open or short.
Injector malfunction.
Ecm malfunction.
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Rear brake master cylinder parts inspection
Refer to “rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly” .
Master cylinder
Inspect the master cylinder bore for any scratches or
other damage.
Piston / rubber parts
Inspect the piston surface for any scratches or other
damage.
Inspect the primary cup, secondary cup and dust boot
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Oil cooler / oil cooler hose inspection and
cleaning
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Oil cooler hose inspection
Inspect the oil cooler hoses for any damage and oil
leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler
hose with a new one.
Oil cooler inspection
Remove the oil cooler guard (1).
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