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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Inspecting the drive chain

When inspecting the chain, look for the following:

If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjustment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult your authorized suzuki dealer.

Damage to the drive chain means that the sprockets may also be damaged. Inspect the sprockets for the following:

Suzuki GSX-R. Inspecting the drive chain


Note

: the two sprockets should be inspected for wear when a new chain is installed and replaced if necessary.

If you find any of these problems with your sprocket, consult yoursuzuki dealer.

Warning


Improperly installing a replacement chain, or using a jointclip type chain, can be hazardous.

An incompletely riveted master link, or a joint-clip type master link, may come apart and cause an accident or severe engine damage.

Do not use a joint-clip type chain. Chain replacement requires a special riveting tool and a high-quality, non-jointclip type chain. Ask an authorized suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic to perform this work.

Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link type drive chain. We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized suzuki dealer if the drive chain needs replacing. The condition and adjustment of ...

Drive chain cleaning and oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:  Wash the chain with kerosene. Kerosene will lubricate and clean the chain. Warning Kerosene can be hazardous . Kerosene is flammable. ...

Other materials:

Warning / caution / note
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol and the words warning, caution and note have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages highlighted by these signal words. Indicates a potential hazard that could ...

Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:  remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the cooling fan relay (1). First check the insulation between “a” and “b” terminals with tester. Then ap ...

Precautions
Precautions for suspension Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). All suspensions, bolts and nuts are an important part in that it could affect the performance of vital parts. They must be tightened to the specified torque periodically and if the suspension ...

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