Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Tire removal and installation
Removal
The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can satisfy this sealing requirement and can make the operation efficient as well as functional.
- Removal the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
- Remove the mounting drum from the rear wheel.
(For rear wheel) refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
- Remove the valve core.
- Remove the tire using the tire changer.
| Caution for operating procedures, refer to the instructions supplied by the tire changer manufacturer. |
| Note when removing the tire in case of repair or inspection, mark the tire with a chalk to indicate the tire position relative to the valve position. Even though the tire is refitted to the original position after repairing puncture, the tire may have to be balanced again since such a repair can cause imbalance. |
Installation
| Caution do not reuse the valve which has been once removed. |
- Apply tire lubricant to the tire bead.
| Caution never use oil, grease or gasoline on the tire bead in place of tire lubricant. |
- Install the tire onto the wheel.
| Caution for installation procedure of tire onto the wheel, follow the instructions given by the tire changer manufacturer. |
Note
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- Bounce the tire several times while rotating. This makes the tire bead expand outward to contact the wheel, thereby facilitating air inflation.
- Install the valve core and inflate the tire.
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- In this condition, check the “rim line” “b” cast on the tire side walls. The line must be equidistant from the wheel rim all around.
- If the distance between the rim line and wheel rim varies, this indicates that the bead is not properly seated. If this is the case, deflate the tire completely and unseat the bead for both sides. Coat the bead with lubricant and fit the tire again.
- When the bead has been fitted properly, adjust the pressure to specification.
- As necessary, adjust the tire balance. Refer to “wheel balance check and adjustment” (page 2d- 17).
Cold inflation tire pressure
- Install the mounting drum to the rear wheel.
(For rear wheel) refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
- Install the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Rear wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” .
Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly
(1) from the rear wheel.
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Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
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Other materials:
Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the intervals
specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the ...
Ignition switch removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the ignition switch lead wire coupler (1).
Disconnect the immobilizer lead wire coupler (2).
(For e-02, 19, 24, 51)
Remove the harness clamp (3).
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Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3
modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet
various riding conditions and rider’s preference.
Operation
Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch
and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the
procedure below to operat ...