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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions

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 .

Engine cooling system
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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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Accessory use
The addition of unsuitable accessories can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is not possible for suzuki to test each accessory on the market or combinations of all the available accessories; however, your dealer can assist you in selecting quality accessories and installing them correc ...

Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect brake hose and brake fluid every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...

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 ...

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