Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Procedure for returning to service
- Clean the entire motorcycle.
- Remove the oily rags from the air cleaner intake and muffler outlet.
- Drain all the engine oil. Install a new oil filter and fill the engine with fresh oil as outlined in this manual.
- Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine a few times. Reinstall the spark plugs.
- Reinstall the battery.
- Make sure that the motorcycle is properly lubricated.
- Perform the inspection before riding as listed in this manual.
- Start the motorcycle as outlined in this manual.
Storage procedure
If your motorcycle is to be left
unused for an extended period of
time, it needs special servicing
requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason,
suzuki recommends that yo ...
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
...
Other materials:
Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Replace oil filter
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter
Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...
Piston ring removal and installation
Removal
Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs
and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to
remove it.
Note
do not expand the piston ring excessively
since it is apt to be broken down. ...
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...