Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.

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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Rear shock absorber
bracket nut 115 n·m (11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 .
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 ...
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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Rear brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any
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Front brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Master cylinder
Dust boot
Piston set
Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
Brake lever pivot bolt lock-nut
Brake light switch
Brake hose union bolt
Brake hose
23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m,
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Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging
the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shifting
the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages
the clutch.
Headlight flasher switch 2
Press the switch to light the headlight.
Dimmer switch 3
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