Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Exterior parts removal and installation
Side frame cover
Removal
| Note the left and right side frame covers are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal/installation procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
- Remove the bolt (1).
- Remove the side frame cover (2).
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Front seat
Removal
- Remove the side frame covers.
- Remove the front seat by removing the bolts.
Installation
- Slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers on the frame and tighten the bolts.
- Install the side frame covers.
Rear seat / seat tail cover
Removal
Remove the rear seat or seat tail cover with the ignition key.
Rear seat
Seat tail cover
Installation
Slide the hook into the hook retainer and push down firmly until the rear seat/seat tail cover snaps into the locked position.
Windscreen
Removal
- Loosen the rear view mirror mounting nuts.
- Remove the windscreen (1) by removing the screws.
Installation
Install the windscreen in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
- insert two nuts into the hole of cowling brace.
- Insert four nuts (top and bottom ones) into the windscreen.
- Tighten the screws.
| Note the screws “a” are 3 mm shorter than the others |
- Tighten the rear view mirror mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque rear view mirror mounting nut (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Body cowling cover
Removal
- Remove the fasteners (8 pcs.).
- Remove the body cowling cover (1).
Installation
Install the body cowling cover in the reverse order of removal.
Side cowling
Removal
- Remove the fasteners and cowling bracket (1).
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the side cowling (2). (Lh/rh)
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Installation
Install side cowling in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- when installing the right side cowling, make sure that the fuel tank drain hose and breather hose are routed properly. Refer to “fuel tank drain hose and breather hose routing diagram” in section 1g .
- When installing the bracket, set the punch mark “a” to the front and upper side.
Inner under cowling
Removal
| Note the left and right inner under cowlings are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal/installation procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
- Remove the side cowling.
- Remove the inner under cowling (1).
Installation
Install the inner under cowling in the reverse order of removal.
Body cowling
Removal
- Remove the body cowling cover.
- Remove the left and right side cowlings.
- Remove the inner under cowlings.
- Remove the rear view mirror.
- Remove the windscreen.
- Remove the combination meter. Refer to “combination meter removal and installation” in section 9c .
- Disconnect the turn signal lead wire couplers (1).
- Disconnect the steering damper lead wire coupler (2).
- Disconnect the lead wire couplers (3).
- Remove the air intake pipe bolts.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the body cowling assembly (4) forward.
- Disassemble the body cowling assembly. Refer to “headlight removal and installation” in section 9b .
Installation
Install the body cowling in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
- adjust the headlight beam if necessary. Refer to “headlight beam adjustment” in section 9b .
Intake pipe
Removal
- Remove the body cowling.
- Remove the intake pipes (1). (Lh & rh)
Installation
Install the intake pipes in the reverse order of removal.
Cowling brace
Removal
- Remove the body cowling.
- Remove the cowling brace (1).
Installation
Install the cowling brace in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
- tighten the cowling brace mounting bolts (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque cowling brace mounting bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Frame cover
Removal
- Remove the front and rear seats.
- Remove the bolts and fasteners.
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- Disconnect the seat lock cable (1).
- Disconnect the rear combination light coupler (2).
- Remove the frame cover assembly from the frame.
- Disassemble the frame cover assembly. Refer to “rear combination light removal and installation” in section 9b .
Installation
Install the frame cover assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Front fender
Removal
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” in section 2b .
Installation
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” in section 2b .
Rear fender
Removal
Refer to “rear fender construction” .
Installation
Refer to “rear fender construction” .
Fastener removal and installation
Type a
Removal
Depress the head of fastener center piece (1).
Pull out the fastener (2).
Installation
Let the center piece stick out toward the head so that
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Specifications
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear view mirror construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of ...
Other materials:
Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1).
Remove the clutch cover (2).
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Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (for other countries) ...
Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging
the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shifting
the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages
the clutch.
Headlight flasher switch 2
Press the switch to light the headlight.
Dimmer switch 3
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