Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Engine cooling system

Special tools and equipment

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Precautions

Precautions for engine cooling system You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. After the engine cools, wrap a t ...

Other materials:

Water pump disassembly and assembly
Refer to “water pump removal and installation” . Disassembly Remove the air bleeder bolt (1) if necessary. Remove the water pump case screws. Remove the o-ring (2). Hold the impeller (3) with water pump pliers and remove the impeller securing bolt (4). Remove t ...

Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows: Throttle cable play “a” 2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In) Remove the boot (1).  Loosen the lock-nu ...

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 adjustment If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the pr ...