Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Corrosion prevention
It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important information about
corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
- Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hardto-
reach areas.
- Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted
metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts
from stones and gravel.
Road salt, sea air, industrial pollution,
and high humidity will all contribute
to corrosion.
How to help prevent corrosion
- Wash your motorcycle frequently,
at least once a month.
Keep your motorcycle as clean
and dry as possible.
- Remove foreign material
deposits. Foreign material
such as road salt, chemicals,
road oil or tar, tree sap, bird
droppings and industrial fall out
may damage your motorcycle's
finish. Remove these
types of deposits as quickly as
possible. If these deposits are
difficult to wash off, an additional
cleaner may be required.
Follow the manufacturer's
directions when using these
special cleaners.
- Repair finish damage as soon
as possible. Carefully examine
your motorcycle for damage
to the painted surfaces.
Should you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch
them up immediately to prevent
corrosion from starting. If
the chips or scratches have
gone through to the bare
metal, have a suzuki dealer
make the repair.
- Store your motorcycle in a dry,
well-ventilated area. If you
often wash your motorcycle in
the garage or if you frequently
park it inside when wet, your
garage may be damp. The
high humidity may cause or
accelerate corrosion. A wet
motorcycle may corrode even
in a heated garage if the ventilation
is poor.
- Cover your motorcycle. Exposure
to mid-day sun can cause
the colors in paint, plastic
parts, and instrument faces to
fade. Covering your motorcycle
with a high-quality, "breathable"
motorcycle cover can
help protect the finish from the
harmful uv rays in sunlight,
and can reduce the amount of
dust and air pollution reaching
the surface. Your suzuki
dealer can help you select the
right cover for your motorcycle.
Clean the entire motorcycle.
Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with ...
Other materials:
Front seat
To remove the front seat.
Remove the bolts 1 (right and
left).
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers
on the frame and tighten the bolts
securely.
Warning
Failure to insta ...
Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding the
motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in t ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Special tool
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