Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / General information / Maintenance and lubrication / Repair instructions / Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter

Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque.

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Steering stem
lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
Steering stem head
nut 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
Front fork upper
clamp bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Handlebar clamp bolt
23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Front brake master
cylinder mounting bolt 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front master
cylinder air bleeder valve 6 n·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbfft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Front fork lower
clamp bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Steering damper
bolt/nut 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front
axle bolt 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Front axle pinch
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front brake disc
bolt 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
Front brake caliper
mounting bolt 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
Brake caliper air
bleeder valve 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Swingarm
pivot nut 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Front footrest
bracket bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front
footrest bracket bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Swingarm pivot
lock-nut 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake master
cylinder mounting bolt 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake master
cylinder rod lock-nut 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear shock absorber
bracket nut 115 n·m (11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear
shock absorber mounting bolt/nut (upper and lower) 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
Cushion rod bolt/nut
(front and rear) 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbfft)
Cushion lever
mounting bolt/nut 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear axle nut 100
n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear sprocket nut 60
n·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Brake caliper air
bleeder valve 6 n·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake disc bolt
35 n·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake caliper
sliding pin (front) 27 n·m (2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbfft)
Rear brake caliper
sliding pin (rear) 12 n·m (1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)

Compression pressure check

Refer to “compression pressure check” in section 1d .

Oil pressure check

Refer to “oil pressure check” in section 1e (page 1e- 5).

SDS check

Refer to “sds check” in section 1a .

Rear suspension inspection

Inspect rear suspension every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and check that there is no play in the swingarm. Replace any defective parts, if ...

Specifications

Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Chassis bolt and nut inspection” Reference: for the tightening torque o ...

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Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow pr ...

Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). Never inspect or adjust the drive chain while the engine is running. Caution do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar solvent. These fluids will d ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...