Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Drive chain related components

Repair instructions

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Engine sprocket removal and installation

Removal Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift shaft. Note mark the gearshift shaft head at which the gearshift link arm slit set for correct reinstallation. ...

Other materials:

Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Remove the cotter pin 1.  Remove the axle nut 2. Warning A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine. Wait until the muffler cools to avoid bur ...

Balancer shaft journal bearing removal and installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Removal Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1). Note  do not remove the bearings (1) unless absolutely necessary.  Make a note of where the bearings are r ...

Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:  remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .  Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one. ...