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:
Starter clutch inspection
Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .
Starter clutch
Install the starter driven gear onto the starter clutch.
Turn the starter driven gear by hand to inspect the
starter clutch for a smooth movement. The gear
turns in one direction only. If a large resistance is felt
...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Special tool
...
Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Note
apply engine oil to each running and sliding
part before reassembling.
Breather oil return plate
When installing the breather oil return plate (1), apply
thread loc ...