Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery have occurred, replace the battery with a new one.
If the battery terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.
- Install the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).
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 ( ...
Specifications
Service data
Electrical
unit: mm
Caution
never use anything except the specified battery.
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is ...
Other materials:
Starter relay removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) from the
battery.
Remove the starter relay cover (2) and disconnect
the starter rel ...
Front brake caliper removal and installation
Note
the right and left calipers are installed
symmetrically and therefore the removal
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remove the brake hose from the cali ...
Procedure for returning
to service
Clean the entire motorcycle.
Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with fresh oil as outlined
in this manual.
Remove the spark plugs. Turn
the engine a few tim ...