Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator inspection and cleaning
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Radiator cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator fins using compressed air.
Caution
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- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor lead wire coupler (1).
- Remove the oil cooler (2) from the bracket.
- Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
- Move the radiator forward.
- Apply compressed air from the engine side.
- Tighten the upper radiator mounting bolts.
- Apply thread lock to the radiator bracket bolts and tighten all bolts securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Apply thread lock to the oil cooler bolts and tighten them securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Reinstall the removed parts.
Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as sho ...
Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b . ...
Other materials:
Front wheel assembly construction
Brake disc bolt
Brake caliper mounting bolt
Front axle bolt
Front axle pinch bolt
Clearance
18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m,
13.0 Lbf-ft)
39 N·m
(3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
...
Tire removal and installation
Removal
The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal
between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this
reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can
satisfy this sealing requirement and can make the
operation efficient as well as functional.
Removal the wheel ass ...
Swingarm bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the
special tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Remove the center spacer (2).
Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) usin ...