Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Motorcycle cleaning

Corrosion prevention

It is important to take good care of your motorcycle to protect it from corrosion and keep it looking new for years to come. Important information about corrosion Common causes of corrosion ...

Washing the motorcycle

When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:  Remove dirt and mud from the motorcycle with running water. You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials ...

Other materials:

Oil cooler / oil cooler hose inspection and cleaning
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Oil cooler hose inspection Inspect the oil cooler hoses for any damage and oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler hose with a new one. Oil cooler inspection Remove the oil cooler guard (1). ...

Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light removal and installation” .  Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1). (Lh: white, rh: black) &nb ...

Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows: Throttle cable play “a” 2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In) Remove the boot (1).  Loosen the lock-nu ...