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:
Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine mechanical symptom diagnosis
Refer to “engine symptom diagnosis” in section 1a .
Compression pressure check
The compression pressure reading of a cylinder is a
good indicator of its internal condition.
The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on
the results of a compressio ...
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 ...
Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months)
Replace engine coolant
every 2 years
Engine coolant level inspection
Hold the motorcycle vertically.
Check the engine coolant level by observing the “f” and “l” lines on
the engine coolant reservoir tank. If the level i ...