Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Maintenance and lubrication

Special tools and equipment

Special tool ...

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:

Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows: Throttle cable play “a” 2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In) Remove the boot (1).  Loosen the lock-nu ...

Ignition system check
Remove the spark plugs and reattach them to the spark plug caps. Put the engine stop switch in the "" position and ignition switch in the "on" position. While holding a spark plug with its base firmly against the engine, push the electric starter butt ...

Cylinder inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Refer to “engine top side assembly” . Cylinder distortion Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If any reading exceeds the service limit, replace t ...