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:
Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...
Specifications
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Body frame construction” “front footrest bracket construction”
“side-stand construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this ...
Drive chain replacement
Use the special tool in the following procedures, to cut
and rejoin the drive chain.
Note
when using the special tool, apply a small
quantity of grease to the threaded parts of
the special tool.
Special tool
: 09922–22711 (drive chain cutting
and joint
tool set)
Driv ...