Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Drive chain

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Inspection and maintenance / 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.

Warning

Riding with the chain in poor condition or improperly adjusted can lead to an accident.

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:

Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket. Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” . Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race using a chisel. Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing races using ...

Schematic and routing diagram
Cooling circuit diagram Water hose routing diagram Thermostat air bleeder hole Cushion O-ring Radiator heat guard : be careful not to damage the pawls when removing. Yellow marking White marking Clamp end should face downward ...

Rear brake hose removal and installation
Removal Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” . Remove the rear brake hoses as shown in the rear brake hose routing diagram. Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” . Installation Caution the seal washers should be replaced with new ones to prevent ...