Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery components

Regulator / rectifier inspection

Inspect the regulator/rectifier in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Refer to “regulator / rectifier removal and ...

Battery charging

Initial charging filling electrolyte Note when filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the vehicle and must be put on the level ground. Remove the aluminum tap ...

Other materials:

Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain every 1 000 km (600 miles) Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following procedures:  clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be shortened. Caution do not use trichloroethyle ...

Valve clearance inspection and adjustment
Inspect valve clearance initially every 24 000 km (14 500 miles, 48 months) Inspection Valve clearance adjustment must be checked and adjusted, a) at the time of periodic inspection, b) when the valve mechanism is serviced, and c) when the camshafts are removed for servicing.  Lift an ...

Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a passenger on your motorcycle, you need to be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle operation. Adjust tire pressures and suspension according to the tire pressure and loading section and the suspension section of this manual. The passenger should always hold ...