Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Swingarm related parts inspection
Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” (page 2c- 9).
Spacers
- Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.
- Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage.
If any defects are found, replace them with new ones.
Chain buffer
Inspect the chain buffer for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the chain buffer with a new one.
Plate
Inspect the plate for damage and excessive bend. If any defect is found, replace the plate with a new one.
Swingarm bearing
- Insert the collars and spacer into bearings.
- Check the play by moving the collars and spacer up and down. If excessive play is noted, replace the bearings with new ones. Refer to “swingarm bearing removal and installation” .
Swingarm
Inspect the swingarm for damage. If any defect is found, replace the swingarm with a new one.
Swingarm pivot shaft
Measure the swingarm pivot shaft runout using the dial gauge. If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace the pivot shaft.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
(b): 09900–20701 (dial gauge
chuck)
(c): 09900–21304 (v blocks)
Swingarm pivot shaft runout service limit: 0.3 Mm (0.01 In)
Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation
Removal
Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).
Note
remove the swingarm pivot boss only when
replacing ...
Swingarm bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the
special tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing re ...
Other materials:
Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the vehicle unsafe or
illegal. Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area.
The frame of this motorcycle is
made of an aluminum alloy.
Therefore, never make any modifications
such as drilling or weldin ...
Excva pulley inspection
Inspect the excva pulley in the following procedures:
remove the excva pulley. Refer to “excv cable removal and installation”
.
Visually inspect the excva pulley for wear and
damage. If there is anything unusual, replace the
pulley with a new one.
Install the pulle ...
Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows:
Throttle cable play “a”
2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In)
Remove the boot (1).
Loosen the lock-nu ...