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:

Oil pressure indicator inspection
Inspect the oil pressure indicator in the following procedures: Note before inspecting the oil pressure switch, check if the engine oil level is correct. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b . Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts remov ...

Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .  Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1). Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special tools. Special tool (a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover (12 mm)) ...

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 ...