Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of your motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long rough ride and after getting it wet it in the rain or after washing it. Major lubrication points are indicated below.
D.... Motor oil G .... Grease
- ... Clutch lever holder
- ... Side stand pivot and spring hook
- ... Gearshift lever pivot and footrest pivot
- ... Drive chain
- ... Brake lever holder
- ... Brake pedal pivot and footrest pivot
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil le ...
Batiery
The battery is located under the
front seat. Remove the front seat
by referring to the seat lock
and helmet holders section.
This battery is sealed type
and requires no maintenance.
Have you ...
Other materials:
Country and area codes
The following codes stand for the applicable country(-ies) and area(-s).
Wire color symbols
Warning, caution and information labels location
Noise label
Information label
Vacuum hose routing label
Fuel information label
Manual notice label
Screen la ...
Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
asse ...
Swingarm related parts inspection
Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” (page 2c-
9).
Spacers
Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.
Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage.
If any defects are found, replace them with new
ones.
Chain buffer
Inspect the chain buffer for wear and ...