Recommended service material

| Note required service material is also described in the following. “Transmission components” “gearshift lever construction” “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components” “gearshift shaft construction” |
Special tool

Specifications
ClutchVehicle side view
Note
difference between illustrations and actual
motorcycles may exist depending on the
markets.
Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model)
Right side
Left side ...
Cushion rod inspection
Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
Collar and spacer
Remove the collar and spacer from the cushion rod.
Inspect the collar and spacer for any flaws or other
damage. If any defects are found, replace it with a
new one.
Cushion rod bearing
Insert the collar a ...
Battery charging
Initial charging
filling electrolyte
Note
when filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground.
Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes “a”.
Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte ...