Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Controls, equipment and adjustments

Engine coolant solution

Use engine coolant that is com· patible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can ...

Location of parts

ciutch lever  left handlebar switches indicator lights tachometer ignition switch front brake fluid reservoir  right handlebar switches throttle grip  front brake ...

Other materials:

Starter motor components
O-ring Housing end (inside) O-ring Starter motor case Armature Housing end (outside) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) 4 N·m (0.4 Kgf-m, 3.0 Lbf-ft) 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to sliding surface Apply moly ...

Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada) Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane (r/2 + m/2). Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is permissible. Fuel (for other countries) ...

Rear brake disc inspection
Brake disc thickness Check the brake disc for damage or cracks and measure the thickness using the micrometer. Replace the brake disc if the thickness is less than the service limit or if defect is found. Special tool (a): 09900–20205 (micrometer (0 – 25 mm)) Brake disc thickness service ...