Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 removal and installation” .
- Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel.
Installation
Install the air valve in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- any dust or rust around the valve hole (1) must be cleaned off
- Install the air valve (2) in the wheel (3).
Caution
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| Note to properly install the valve into the valve hole, apply a special tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve. |
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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 balance check and adjustment
Check and adjust the wheel balance in the following
procedures:
removal the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly remova ...
Other materials:
Precautions
Precautions for suspension
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
All
suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could
affect the performance of vital
parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and
if the suspension ...
Rear brake components
Rear brake caliper
Piston seal
Dust seal
Piston
Rear caliper bracket
Rear brake pad set
Rear brake disc
Brake pad spring
6
N·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
27 N·m
(2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbf-ft)
12 N·m
(1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)
17 N·m ...
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 ...