Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult your authorized suzuki dealer.
Damage to the drive chain means that the sprockets may also be damaged. Inspect the sprockets for the following:
- Excessively worn teeth
- broken or damaged teeth
- loose sprocket mounting nuts
Note
: the two sprockets should be inspected for wear when a new chain is installed and replaced if necessary.
If you find any of these problems with your sprocket, consult yoursuzuki dealer.
 Warning
An incompletely riveted master link, or a joint-clip type master link, may come apart and cause an accident or severe engine damage. Do not use a joint-clip type chain. Chain replacement requires a special riveting tool and a high-quality, non-jointclip type chain. Ask an authorized suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic to perform this work. |
Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link
type drive chain. We recommend
that you take your motorcycle to
an authorized suzuki dealer if the
drive chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of ...
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. ...
Other materials:
Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
before installing the engine, install the collars (1).
Before installing the engine, install the engine
mounting thrust adjusters (2).
Gradually raise the rear side of ...
Water pump removal and installation
Removal
Note
before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and
coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is
leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is
leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and s ...
Rear turn signal 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.
Remove the rear turn signal light lens (1).
Replace the bulb (2).
Reinstall the removed parts
...