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 ...

Other materials:

Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .  Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .  Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side. Special tool (a): 09916–43211 (valve ...

Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Note when inspection and adjusting the clutch lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the clutch onto the countershaft. Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following procedures:  assemble the ...

Transmission related parts inspection
Refer to “transmission removal” , “transmission installation”  and “countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly” . Gearshift fork to groove clearance Note the clearance for each gearshift fork plays an important role in the smoothness and positiveness of the ...