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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Headlight bulb and position light bulb replacement
Caution when you touch the bulb with your bare hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol or soap water to prevent premature bulb failure. Low beam bulb Remove the combination meter. Refer to “combination meter removal and installation” in section 9c . ...

Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries of your own skills. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid accidents. A major cause of accidents involving only a motorcycle (and no cars) is going too fast through a turn. Before entering a turn, select an appropriately low corne ...

Symbols
Listed in the table below are the symbols indicating instructions and other information necessary for servicing. The meaning of each symbol is also included in the table. Abbreviations A: abdc: after bottom dead center ac: alternating current acl: air cleaner, air cleaner box api: ame ...