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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cylinder inspection

Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .

Refer to “engine top side assembly” .

Cylinder distortion

Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion.

Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If any reading exceeds the service limit, replace the crankcase set.

Special tool : 09900–20803 (thickness gauge)

Cylinder distortion service limit: 0.02 Mm (0.0008 In)

Suzuki GSX-R. Cylinder distortion


Cylinder bore

Measure the cylinder bore diameter at six places. If any one of the measurements exceed the limit, overhaul the cylinder and replace the piston with an oversize piston.

The remaining cylinders must also be rebored accordingly; otherwise, the imbalance might cause excessive vibration.

Special tool (a): 09900–20530 (cylinder gauge set)

Cylinder bore standard: 74.500 – 74.515 Mm (2.9331 – 2.9337 In)

Suzuki GSX-R. Cylinder bore


Suzuki GSX-R. Cylinder bore


Piston-to-cylinder clearance

Refer to “piston and piston ring inspection” (page 1d- 71).

Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: Note apply engine oil to each running and sliding part before reassembling. ...

Piston ring removal and installation
Removal Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .  Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to remove i ...

Other materials:

Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust valves are machined to three different angles. The seat contact surface is cut at 45°. Intake valve Exhaust valve Caution  the valve seat contact area must be inspected after e ...

Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat shield : aluminum film side should face the engine side. Fuel tank front cover Fuel tank front bracket Velcro fastenings : clean the adhesive surface before adhering the velcro fastenings. Insert to the bracket. Apply ...

Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.  Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth. Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper. Yo ...

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