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:
Rear wheel components
Rear axel nut
Collar
Dust seal
Bearing
Retainer
Rear sprocket
Sprocket mounting drum
Wheel damper
Bearing
Spacer
Air valve
Rear wheel
Wheel balancer
Rear tire
Dust seal
Collar
Rear brake disc
Rear axle
1 ...
Pair system inspection
Pair hose
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Inspect the pair hoses for wear or damage. If it is worn or da ...
Fuel line inspection
Inspect fuel line
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect the fuel line in the following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Inspect the fuel feed hose (1) for damage and fuel
leakage. ...