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:

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Rear brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “rear brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking performa ...

Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .  Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .  Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side. Special tool (a): 09916–43211 (valve ...