Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steering will cause poor stability.
- Check that there is no play in the front fork.
- Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off
the ground, with the wheel facing straight ahead,
grasp the lower fork tubes near the axle and pull
forward.
If play is found, readjust the steering. Refer to “steering tension adjustment” in section 6b .
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous s ...
Front fork inspection
Inspect front fork
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or
scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace any defective parts, if ...
Other materials:
Starter motor components
O-ring
Housing end (inside)
O-ring
Starter motor case
Armature
Housing end (outside)
10
N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
4 N·m (0.4
Kgf-m, 3.0 Lbf-ft)
5 N·m (0.5
Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease to sliding
surface
Apply moly ...
Spark plugs
Your motorcycle comes equipped
with ngk cr9e or denso
u27esr-n spark plugs. To determine
if the standard spark plug is
right for your usage, check the
color of the plug's porcelain center
electrode insulator after motorcycle
operation. A light brown
color indicates that the plug is correct.
...
License plate light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1).
Remove the nuts.
Remove the license plate light assembly (2).
Installation
Install the license pl ...