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:
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear brake components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torqu ...
Rear brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any
s ...