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:
Steering / steering damper removal and
installation
Removal
steering damper
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler
(1).
Remove the lower bracket cover (2).
Remove the steering damper mounting nut (3) while
holding the lock-nut (4).
Remove the steering damper mounting bolt ( ...
Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
The brake system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...
Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
removal and installation
Note
the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator
cannot be serviced with the engine installed
in the frame.
Removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” in section 1d .
Remove the plate (1).
Remove the oil pan ...