Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
- Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and
water air bleed hose (2).
- Remove the radiator reservoir tank (3).

- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (4).
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (5).

- Remove the oil cooler (6) from the bracket.

- Remove the radiator assembly by removing the
bolts.


- Remove the radiator outlet hose (7) and cooling fan
motor (8) from the radiator.

Installation
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following points:
- install the radiator and oil cooler to their bracket. Refer to
“radiator inspection and cleaning” .
- Apply thread lock to the reservoir tank bolt and tighten
it securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)

- Connect the radiator hoses securely. Refer to “water hose routing
diagram” .
- Pour engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b
.
- Bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new on ...
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Check the water hose ...
Other materials:
Cushion lever removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the cushion levers.
Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to
...
Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever.
Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .
Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...
Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
A ...