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:
Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
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Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...
Rear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
Remove the brake pads (3).
Caution
do not operate the brake pedal while the
pads are removed.
Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper
piston.
Caution
replace the brake pads as a s ...