Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized suzuki dealer if the drive chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of the drive chain should be checked each day before you ride. Always follow the guidelines for inspecting and servicing the chain.
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Inspect, adjust, and maintain the chain properly before each ride, according to this section. |
Engine coolant
Coolant level
The engine coolant solution
should be between "f" (full) and
"1..:' (Low) level lines on the engine
coolant reservoir. If the level is
lower than "1..:' (Low ...
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adj ...
Other materials:
Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or
counterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the
adjuster counterclockwise will
decrease the spring pre-load.
There are five grooved lines on
the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...
Engine coolant
Coolant level
The engine coolant solution
should be between "f" (full) and
"1..:' (Low) level lines on the engine
coolant reservoir. If the level is
lower than "1..:' (Low) level line,
bring it up to "f" (full) level by adding
50:50 mixture of distilled water ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) cover inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover in the
following procedures:
remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover. Refer to “crankcase breather
(pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation” .
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover for
carbon deposit. If carbon ...