Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.
- Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection” and “rear wheel related parts inspection” .
Tire
Tire must be checked for the following points:
- nick and rupture on side wall
- tire tread depth (refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .)
- Tread separation
- abnormal, uneven wear on tread
- surface damage on bead
- localized tread wear due to skidding (flat spot)
- abnormal condition of inner liner
Air valve
Inspect the air valve for peeling and damage. If any defect is found, replace the air valve with a new one.
Refer to “air valve removal and installation” (page 2d- 16).
Inspect the valve core seal (1) for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the valve core with a new one. Refer to “air valve removal and installation” .
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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 requ ...
Air valve removal and installation
Removal
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire re ...
Other materials:
Fuel mesh filter inspection and cleaning
Inspect the fuel mesh filter in the following procedures:
remove the fuel mesh filter. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and
assembly” .
If the fuel mesh filter is clogged with foreign particles,
it hinders smooth gasoline flow resulting in loss of
engine power. Such a filter ...
Starter motor disassembly and assembly
Refer to “starter motor removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Disassemble the starter motor as shown in the starter motor components
diagram. Refer to “starter motor components” .
Assembly
Reassemble the starter motor in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
...
Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket.
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race
using a chisel.
Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using ...