Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look for the following:
- loose pins
- damaged rollers
- dry or rusted links
- kinked or binding links
- excessive wear
- improper chain adjustment
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:
- Excessively worn teeth
- broken or damaged teeth
- loose sprocket mounting nuts
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
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:
Electrical parts connector / coupler
Faulty fi system is often related to poor electrical
contact of connector/coupler. Before servicing
individual electronic part, check electrical contact of
the connector/coupler.
When connecting a connector, be sure to push it in
until a click is felt.
With a lock type coupler ...
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 ...
Ignition switch removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the ignition switch lead wire coupler (1).
Disconnect the immobilizer lead wire coupler (2).
(For e-02, 19, 24, 51)
Remove the harness clamp (3).
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