Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator inspection and cleaning
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 one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Radiator cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator fins using compressed air.
Caution
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- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor lead wire coupler (1).
- Remove the oil cooler (2) from the bracket.
- Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
- Move the radiator forward.
- Apply compressed air from the engine side.
- Tighten the upper radiator mounting bolts.
- Apply thread lock to the radiator bracket bolts and tighten all bolts securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Apply thread lock to the oil cooler bolts and tighten them securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Reinstall the removed parts.
Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as sho ...
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 . ...
Other materials:
Balancer shaft journal bearing removal and
installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1).
Note
do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
Make a note of where the bearings are
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Gearshift linkage inspection
Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .
Gearshift shaft
Check the gearshift shaft for bend or wear.
Check the return spring for damage or fatigue.
If any defects are found, replace the defective part(-s).
Gearshift shaft oil seal
Inspect the gearshif ...