Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Wheels and tires

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear suspension components”  “rear suspension assembly construction” ...

Precautions

Precautions for wheel and tire Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control. ...

Other materials:

Side-stand removal and installation
Removal Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block. Caution  do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes.  Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. Remove the side-stand as shown in the side-stand construction. Refer to ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...

Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). Never inspect or adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.   Caution  do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar solvent. These fluids will d ...