Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Clutch cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect clutch cable play every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect and adjust the clutch cable play “a” as follows.
Clutch cable play “a” 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In)
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Turn in the adjuster (1) all the way into the clutch lever assembly.
- Loosen the lock-nut (2) and turn the clutch cable adjuster (3) to obtain proper cable play.
- Remove the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
- Loosen the lock-nut (5) and turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) two or three rotations.
- From that position, slowly turn in the clutch release adjusting screw (6) until resistance is felt.
- From this position, turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) 1 rotation, and tighten the locknut (5) while holding the screw (6).
Tightening torque clutch release adjusting screw lock-nut: 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Turn the cable adjuster (3) to obtain 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In) of free play “a” at the clutch lever end.
- Tighten the lock-nut (2).
- Install the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
Tightening torque clutch release adjuster cap: 11 n·m (1.1 Kgf-m, 8.0 Lbf-ft)
- Reinstall the fuel tank.
Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months)
Replace engine coolant
every 2 years
Engine coolant level inspection
Hold the motorcycle vertically.
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Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Drive chain visual check
With the transmission in neutral, support the
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Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and
installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1).
Installation
Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse
order of removal ...
Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” .
Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and
installation” in section 6b .
Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer
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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 (+) lead wire (2).
Note
be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead
wire (1) first, th ...