Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Suspension

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Exhaust system components” Special tool ...

Precautions

Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of v ...

Other materials:

Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .  Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1). Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special tools. Special tool (a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover (12 mm)) ...

Side-stand removal and installation
Removal Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block. Caution  do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes.  Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. Remove the side-stand as shown in the side-stand construction. Refer to ...

If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their brakes or haven't learned to swerve to avoid an accident. Many inexperienced riders (and too many seasoned riders) use only their rear brake in an emergency, resulting in unnecessary impacts in some cases and unnecessarily high impact speeds in other case ...