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:
Rear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
Remove the brake pads (3).
Caution
do not operate the brake pedal while the
pads are removed.
Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper
piston.
Caution
replace the brake pads as a s ...
Tp sensor removal and installation
Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d .
Removal
Remove the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body
removal and installation” in section 1d (page 1d-
10).
Remove the tp sensor (1) with the special tool.
Special tool
: 09930–11950 (torx wrench (5 mm))
...
Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain
every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following
procedures:
clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain
tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be
shortened.
Caution
do not use trichloroethyle ...