Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation
Removal
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire coupler (1).
- Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and installation” in section 3a .
- Remove the gp switch (2).
Installation
Install the gear position switch in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- apply grease to the o-ring.
| Caution replace the o-ring with a new one. |
| Note align the gear position switch pin “a” with the gearshift cam hole “b”. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Tighten the gear position switch mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque gear position switch mounting bolt (a): 6.5 N·m ( 0.65 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Route the gear position switch lead wire. Refer to “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a .
Transmission related parts inspection
Refer to “transmission removal” , “transmission installation” and
“countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly” .
Gearshift fork to groove clearance
Note
the clear ...
Gearshift lever construction
Gearshift lever bracket
Gearshift lever shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift lever
Footrest top surface
65 – 75 Mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
28 N·m (2.8 Kgf-m,
...
Other materials:
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...
Rear brake hose routing diagram
Hose clamp
: face the clamp end backward.
Stopper
: after the brake hose union has contacted
to the stopper, tighten the union bolt.
Brake pad pin
Plug
Caliper sliding pin b
Caliper sliding pin a
White marking
Yellow marking
Pass the
...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Starting system symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Engine does not turn
though the starter motor
runs
Faulty starter clutch.
Replace.
Starter button is not
effective
Run down battery
Repair or replac ...