Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the following specification.
Special tool
: 09900–20805 (tire depth gauge)
Tire tread depth (service limit) front: 1.6 Mm (0.06 In) rear: 2.0 Mm (0.08 In)
Tire pressure
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore, maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability, or shorter tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
Cold inflation tire pressure
 Caution
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Tire type bridgestone
- front: bt016f n
- rear: bt016r n
Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
...
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 an ...
Other materials:
Rear combination light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the clamps (1).
Disconnect the combination light coupler (2).
Remove the rear combination light assembly (3).
Remove the combination light brack ...
Air cleaner element inspection
Inspect air cleaner element
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” in section 1d .
Inspect the air cleaner element for clogging. If it is
clogged with dirt, replace it with a new on ...
Transmission related parts inspection
Refer to “transmission removal” , “transmission installation” and
“countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly” .
Gearshift fork to groove clearance
Note
the clearance for each gearshift fork plays
an important role in the smoothness and
positiveness of the ...