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:

Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Heat range Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” in section 1h .  Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet appe ...

Iat sensor removal and installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Remove the iat sensor (1) from the air cleaner box. Installation Install the iat sensor in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following point:  t ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front wheel components”  “front wheel assembly construction”  “rear wheel components”  “rear wheel assembly construction” Special tool ...