Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

Lubrication points

Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of the motorcycle. Major lubrication points are indicated as follows. Note  before lubrica ...

Air cleaner element inspection

Inspect air cleaner element every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Inspection Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” in section 1d .   ...

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Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).  Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2).  Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring. Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed.   Note when ...

Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Replace oil filter initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...