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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


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


  1. Brake hose union
    bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
  2. Front
    axle bolt 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
  3. Front axle pinch
    bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
  4. Front brake disc
    bolt 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
  5. Front brake caliper
    mounting bolt 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
  6. 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


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


  1. Brake hose union
    bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
  2. Front
    footrest bracket bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
  3. Swingarm pivot
    lock-nut 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
  4. Rear brake master
    cylinder mounting bolt 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
  5. 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


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection


  1. Brake hose union
    bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
  2. Brake caliper air
    bleeder valve 6 n·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
  3. Rear brake disc bolt
    35 n·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
  4. Rear brake caliper
    sliding pin (front) 27 n·m (2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbfft)
  5. 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 ...

Other materials:

Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head distortion Decarbonize the combustion chambers.  Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If readings exceed the ...

Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: Note apply engine oil to each running and sliding part before reassembling. Breather oil return plate When installing the breather oil return plate (1), apply thread loc ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Drive chain related components” Special tool ...

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