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:

Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the scheduled times. The engine should always be warm when the oil is changed so the oil will drain easily. The procedure is as follows:  Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Remove the three screws of the right fairing 1. ...

General description
Combination meter system description This combination meter mainly consists of a stepping motor, lcd (liquid crystal display) and leds (light emitting diode). The tachometer pointer is driven by the stepping motor. The lcds indicate followings: speed, odo / trip 1 / trip 2 / fuel reserve ...

Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” . Oil pressure regulator Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by pushing the piston with a proper bar. If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil pressure regulator with a new on ...