Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Maintenance and lubrication

Special tools and equipment

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Precautions

Precautions for maintenance The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak ...

Other materials:

Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .  Remove the spacer (1). Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool. Special tool (a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing installer) Installation C ...

Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” . Oil pressure regulator Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by pushing the piston with a proper bar. If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil pressure regulator with a new on ...

If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their brakes or haven't learned to swerve to avoid an accident. Many inexperienced riders (and too many seasoned riders) use only their rear brake in an emergency, resulting in unnecessary impacts in some cases and unnecessarily high impact speeds in other case ...