Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions

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Precautions for engine cooling system

You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow pressure to escape and then turn the cap all the way off.
The engine must be cool before servicing the cooling system.
Coolant is harmful:

if it comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with water.
If swallowed accidentally, induce vomiting and call physician immediately.
Keep it away from children.

Precautions for engine coolant

Refer to “engine coolant recommendation” in section 0a .

General description

Engine coolant description Caution use a high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix an alcohol base anti-freeze and different b ...

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Specifications
Service data Electrical Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Wiring harness routing diagram” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque l ...

Handlebar removal and installation
Removal Remove the following parts from the left handlebar. left handlebar switch box (1) handlebar balancer (2) grip rubber (3) clutch cable (4) Remove the following parts from the right handlebar. right handlebar switch box (5) ...

Valve clearance inspection and adjustment
Inspect valve clearance initially every 24 000 km (14 500 miles, 48 months) Inspection Valve clearance adjustment must be checked and adjusted, a) at the time of periodic inspection, b) when the valve mechanism is serviced, and c) when the camshafts are removed for servicing. Lift an ...