Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Foreword

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Foreword

This manual contains an introductory description on the suzuki gsx-r1000 and procedures for its inspection/ service and overhaul of its main components.

Other information considered as generally known is not included.

Read the general information section to familiarize yourself with the motorcycle and its maintenance. Use this section as well as other sections to use as a guide for proper inspection and service.

This manual will help you know the motorcycle better so that you can assure your customers of fast and reliable service.

This manual has been prepared on the basis of the latest specifications at the time of publication. If modifications have been made since then, differences may exist between the content of this manual and the actual motorcycle.
Illustrations in this manual are used to show the basic principles of operation and work procedures. They may not represent the actual motorcycle exactly in detail.
This manual is written for persons who have enough knowledge, skills and tools, including special tools, for servicing suzuki motorcycles. If you do not have the proper knowledge and tools, ask your authorized suzuki motorcycle dealer to help you.

Inexperienced mechanics or mechanics without the proper tools and equipment may not be able to properly perform the services described in this manual.

Improper repair may result in injury to the mechanic and may render the motorcycle unsafe for the rider and passenger.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual

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Precautions

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Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and also by la ...

Starter motor removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1). Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2). Remove the starter motor (3). ...

Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada) Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane (r/2 + m/2). Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is permissible. Fuel (for other countries) ...