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:
Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
removal and installation
Note
the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator
cannot be serviced with the engine installed
in the frame.
Removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” in section 1d .
Remove the plate (1).
Remove the oil pan ...
Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Heat range
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal
and installation” in section 1h .
Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode
color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet
appe ...
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...