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 ...
Other materials:
Starter torque limiter removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the clutch assembly. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the washer (1), starter idle gear no. 1 (2)
And starter torque limiter (3).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following point:
apply ...
Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...
Location of parts
ciutch lever
left handlebar switches
indicator lights
tachometer
ignition switch
front brake fluid reservoir
right handlebar switches
throttle grip
front brake lever
fuel tank cap
front suspension spring pre-load and rebound damping
force ...