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 ...

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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 leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper. Yo ...

Swingarm removal and installation
Removal Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .  Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose clamp (1). Remove the brake ho ...

Exhaust control system operation
The excs is operated by the signal supplied from the ecm. The open/close operation of the excv is performed by the excva which is controlled by the ecm by changing the current direction of the actuator motor. The position sensor (incorporated in the excva) detects the excva movement by measuri ...