Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Motorcycle cleaning

Corrosion prevention

It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come. Important information about corrosion Common causes of corrosion ...

Washing the motorcycle

When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:  Remove dirt and mud from the motorcycle with running water. You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials ...

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Swingarm removal and installation
Removal Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .  Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose clamp (1). Remove the brake ho ...

Clutch installation
Install the primary driven gear assembly (1). Caution  if it is difficult to install the primary driven gear, rotate the crankshaft.  Be sure to engage the oil pump drive sprocket with the primary driven gear. Install the spacer (2) and bea ...

Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying american suzuki motor corp. If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it ma ...