Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion rod inspection
Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
Collar and spacer
- Remove the collar and spacer from the cushion rod.
- Inspect the collar and spacer for any flaws or other damage. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.
Cushion rod bearing
- Insert the collar and spacer into bearing.
- Check the play by moving the collar and spacer up and down. If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a new one. Refer to “cushion rod bearing removal and installation” .
Cushion rod
Inspect the cushion rod for damage. If any defects are found, replace the cushion rod with a new one.
Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
t ...
Cushion rod bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation”
.
Remove the cushion rod bearing with the special
tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing re ...
Other materials:
Inspection before riding
Warning
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an
accident or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before each ride.
Refer to the table on page 4-4
for check items. For further
details, refer to the inspec· ...
Drive chain related components
Drive chain
Engine sprocket
Rear sprocket
Dust seal
Bearing
Retainer
Sprocket mounting drum
Wheel damper
145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m,
105.0 Lbf-ft)
60 N·m
(6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease
Apply thread lock to
thread p ...
Pair system inspection
Inspect pair system
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the pair (air supply) system periodically. Refer to “pair system
inspection” in section 1b .
Throttle valve synchronization
Inspect throttle valve synchronization
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) (e-33 only)
and ...