Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner:
- Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate the pedal 55 - 65 mm (2.2 - 2.6 In) below the top face of the footrest.
- Retighten lock nut 1 to secure push rod 2 in the proper position.
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Caution An incorrectly adjusted brake pedal may force brake pads to rub against the disk at all times, causing damage to the pads and disk. Follow the steps in this section to adjust the brake pedal properly. |
Brake pad
Front
Rear
Inspect the front and rear brake
pads to see if they are worn down
to the grooved wear limit line 1. If
a pad is worn to the grooved wear
limit line, it must be replaced with
...
Rear brake light switch
To adjust the brake light switch,
hold the switch body and turn the
adjuster so that the brake light will
come on just before a pressure
rise is felt when the brake pedal is
depressed. ...
Other materials:
Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” .
Carbon brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
v ...
Combination meter removal and installation
Removal
Remove the combination meter mounting bolt (1).
Bushing
Disconnect the coupler (2) and remove the
combination meter assembly (3).
Installation
Install the combination meter in the reverse order of
removal.
Note
fix the boot of ...
Foreword
This manual contains an introductory description on the suzuki gsx-r1000 and
procedures for its inspection/
service and overhaul of its main components.
Other information considered as generally known is not included.
Read the general information section to familiarize yourself with the mot ...