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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Steering components
Steering stem head nut Steering stem upper bracket Steering stem lock-nut Washer Steering stem nut Dust seal cover Dust seal Steering stem upper bearing Steering stem lower bearing Lower seal Steering stem lower bracket Steering stem lo ...

Handlebar components
Throttle grip Grip rubber Right handlebar switch box Left handlebar switch box Right handlebar Left handlebar Handlebar expander Handlebar balancer Apply handle grip bond. 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) 5.5 N·m (0.55 Kgf-m, 4.0 L ...

Specifications
Service data Electrical unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...