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:
Crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed
valve / cover removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1).
...
Front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the reservoir cap (1), plate (2), diaphragm
(3) and reservoir tank (4).
Remove the brake light switch (5) and brake lever
(6).
Remove the dust boot (7) and push rod (8).
...
Transmission removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” in section 1d .
Remove the engine top side. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” in
section 1d .
Separate the upper and lower crankcases. Refer to “engine bottom side
disassembly” in section 1 ...