Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions

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Precautions for wheel and tire

Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and can result in rapid tire wear.
Over-inflated tires have a smaller amount of tire in contact with the load, which can contribute to skidding and loss of control.
Replace the wheel when wheel runout exceed the service limit or if find damage such as distortion, crack, nick or scratch.
When tire replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used.
Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial and bias-belted tires except in emergencies, because handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.
Replacement wheel must be equivalent to the original equivalent wheel.

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Using the testers
Incorrectly connecting the (+) and (.) Probes may cause the inside of the tester to be burned. If the voltage and current are not known, make measurements using the highest range. When measuring the resistance with the multi-circuit tester (1), ∞ will be shown as 10.00 ...

Drive chain cleaning and oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows: Wash the chain with kerosene. Kerosene will lubricate and clean the chain. Warning Kerosene can be hazardous . Kerosene is flammable. Children or pets may be harmed from contact with kerosene. Keep flames and smoking mater ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions

Wheels and tires

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