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 ...

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Throtile cable play
This motorcycle has a twin throttle cable system. Cable A is for pulling cable and cable B is for returning. To adjust the cable play: Loosen the lock nut 1.  Turn the adjuster 2 so that the throttle grip has 2.0 - 4.0 Mm (0.08- 0.16 In) play.Tighten the lock nut 1. ...

Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking perform ...

Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures: measure the effective length l of the torque wrench. Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by use of the formula shown below. Special tool (a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case wrench) T: reading torque on the torq ...