Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Batiery
The battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders section.
This battery is sealed type and requires no maintenance.
Have your dealer check the battery's state of charge periodically.
The standard charging rate is 1.2A x 5 to 1 0 hours and maximum rate is s.Oa x 1 hour. Never exceed maximum charging rate.
 Warning
Wash hands after handling. |
| Warning
Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. Never smoke when working near the battery. |
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Caution Exceeding the maximum charging rate for the battery can shorten its life. Never exceed the maximum charging rate |
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Caution Reversing the battery lead wires can damage the charging system and the battery. The red lead must go to the positive (+) terminal and the black (or black with white tracer) lead must go to the neg· ative (-) terminal. |
Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for
smooth operation and long life of
each working part of your motorcycle
and also for safe riding. It is
a good practice to lubricate the
motorcycle after a long ...
Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the ...
Other materials:
Turn signal light
To replace the turn signal light
bulb, follow these directions.
Remove screw and take off
the lens.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
Caution
Overtightening the screws may
cause the le ...
Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and
installation” .
Oil pressure regulator
Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by
pushing the piston with a proper bar.
If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil
pressure regulator with a new on ...
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 ...