Inspect exhaust control valve initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:


Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Valve clearance inspection and adjustmentVehicle side view
Note
difference between illustrations and actual
motorcycles may exist depending on the
markets.
Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model)
Right side
Left side ...
Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.
Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
Caution
do not use hig ...
Rear suspension components
Rear shock absorber
Rear shock absorber mounting nut
Cushion rod
Cushion rod mounting nut
Cushion lever
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot lock-nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm
Chain case
Plate
Chain adjus ...