Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Specifications

Steering tension adjustment

Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the ...

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Handlebar components”  “steering components”  “steering damper constr ...

Other materials:

If you don't have a helmet, buy a helmet and wear it every time you ride
Most accidents occur within a few miles of home, and almost half occur at speeds of less than 30 mph. So even if you're just going on a quick errand, be preparedstrap on your helmet before you take off. Helmets do not reduce essential vision or hearing. Generally, helmets do not cause or ...

Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Clutch drive and driven plate Note wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a clean rag. Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...