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:

Engine coolant
Coolant level The engine coolant solution should be between "f" (full) and "1..:' (Low) level lines on the engine coolant reservoir. If the level is lower than "1..:' (Low) level line, bring it up to "f" (full) level by adding 50:50 mixture of distilled water ...

Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal. Pay attention to the following points:  before installing the engine, install the collars (1). Before installing the engine, install the engine mounting thrust adjusters (2). Gradually raise the rear side of ...

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 ...