Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Lubrication points

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual / Inspection and maintenance / Lubrication points

Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each working part of your motorcycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long rough ride and after getting it wet it in the rain or after washing it. Major lubrication points are indicated below.

Suzuki GSX-R. Lubrication points

D.... Motor oil G .... Grease

... Clutch lever holder
... Side stand pivot and spring hook
... Gearshift lever pivot and footrest pivot
... Drive chain
... Brake lever holder
... Brake pedal pivot and footrest pivot

Steering damper maintenance

Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times. Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth. Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil le ...

Batiery

The battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders section. This battery is sealed type and requires no maintenance. Have you ...

Other materials:

Throttle body disassembly and assembly
Refer to “throttle body removal and installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. Disconnect the fuel feed hose (1), isc valve ho ...

Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner: Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate t ...

Front brake components
Seal set Piston and seal set Brake pad spring Brake pad set Front brake disc 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft) 15 N·m (1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft) 39 N·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) Apply thread lo ...