Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

No spark or poor spark

Troubleshooting Note check that the transmission is in neutral and the engine stop switch is in the “run” position. Grasp the clutch lever. Check that the fuse is not blown and the b ...

Ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation

Removal The hot engine can burn you. Wait until the engine is cool enough to touch. Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box ...

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Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque exhaust pipe bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) muf ...

Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Inspection With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.  Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside thrust bearing and ...

Side stand
An interlock switch is provided to cut off the ignition circuit when the side stand is down and the transmission is in any gear other than neutral. The side stand/ignition interlock switch works as follows:  if the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear, the engine ...