Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front fork inspection
Inspect front fork every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” in section 2b .
Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars an ...
Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if ...
Other materials:
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.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...
Front fork removal and installation
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
...
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 can be hazardous .
Kerosene is flammable. Children
or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
mater ...