Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Foreword

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Foreword

This manual contains an introductory description on the suzuki gsx-r1000 and procedures for its inspection/ service and overhaul of its main components.

Other information considered as generally known is not included.

Read the general information section to familiarize yourself with the motorcycle and its maintenance. Use this section as well as other sections to use as a guide for proper inspection and service.

This manual will help you know the motorcycle better so that you can assure your customers of fast and reliable service.

This manual has been prepared on the basis of the latest specifications at the time of publication. If modifications have been made since then, differences may exist between the content of this manual and the actual motorcycle.
Illustrations in this manual are used to show the basic principles of operation and work procedures. They may not represent the actual motorcycle exactly in detail.
This manual is written for persons who have enough knowledge, skills and tools, including special tools, for servicing suzuki motorcycles. If you do not have the proper knowledge and tools, ask your authorized suzuki motorcycle dealer to help you.

Inexperienced mechanics or mechanics without the proper tools and equipment may not be able to properly perform the services described in this manual.

Improper repair may result in injury to the mechanic and may render the motorcycle unsafe for the rider and passenger.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual

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Precautions

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Other materials:

Serial number location
You need to know the frame and engine serial numbers to get title documents for your motorcycle. You also need these numbers to help your dealer when you order parts. The frame number 1 is stamped on the steering head as shown in the illustration. The engine serial number 2 Is stamped ...

Rear brake components
Rear brake caliper Piston seal Dust seal Piston Rear caliper bracket Rear brake pad set Rear brake disc Brake pad spring 6 N·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft) 27 N·m (2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbf-ft) 12 N·m (1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft) 17 N·m ...

Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” . Clutch drive and driven plate Note wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a clean rag. Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...