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:
Precautions
Precautions for exhaust system
To avoid
the risk of being burned, do not touch the exhaust system when the
system is hot. Any
service on the exhaust system should be performed when the system is
cool.
Caution
make sure that the exhaust pipes and muffler ...
Gearshift lever construction
Gearshift lever bracket
Gearshift lever shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift lever
Footrest top surface
65 – 75 Mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
28 N·m (2.8 Kgf-m,
20.0 Lbf-ft)
40 N·m
(4.0 Kgf-m, 29.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Grease.
...
Handlebar components
Throttle grip
Grip rubber
Right handlebar switch box
Left handlebar switch box
Right handlebar
Left handlebar
Handlebar expander
Handlebar balancer
Apply handle grip bond.
23
N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
5.5 N·m
(0.55 Kgf-m, 4.0 L ...