Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).
- Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
- Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
| Note be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) first, then disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2). |
- Remove the battery (3) from the motorcycle.
Installation
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to following points:
| Caution never use anything except the specified battery. |
- Tighten the battery lead wire bolts securely.
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 ...
Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Visually inspect the surfac ...
Other materials:
Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...
Starter clutch inspection
Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .
Starter clutch
Install the starter driven gear onto the starter clutch.
Turn the starter driven gear by hand to inspect the
starter clutch for a smooth movement. The gear
turns in one direction only. If a large resistance is felt
...
Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...