Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Water pump construction

Water pump components

Impeller Mechanical seal Oil seal O-ring O-ring 8 N·m (0.8 Kgf-n, 6.0 Ib-ft) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-n, 7.0 Ib-ft) 6 N·m (0.6 Kgf-n, 4.5 Ib-ft) ...

Water pump removal and installation

Removal Note before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is leaking, visually inspect t ...

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Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look for the following:  loose pins  damaged rollers dry or rusted links  kinked or binding links  excessive wear  improper chain adjustment If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the pr ...

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 ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...