Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 one.
 Caution
Do not blow the air cleaner element with compressed air. |
| Note if driving under dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element more frequently. Make sure that the air cleaner is in good condition at all times. The life of the engine depends largely on this component. |
- Drain water from the air cleaner box by removing the drain plug (1).
- Reinstall the removed parts.
Repair instructions
Air cleaner element replacement
Replace air cleaner element
every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months)
Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” in section 1d . ...
Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to th ...
Other materials:
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)
13 N·m
(1.3 Kgf-n, 9.5 Ib-ft)
Apply grease.
Apply engine coolant.
Apply molyb ...
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the dust seal ...
Cylinder inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Cylinder distortion
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion.
Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance
readings at several places. If any reading exceeds the
service limit, replace t ...