Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber inspection
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Shock absorber
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the rear shock absorber with a new one.
| Caution do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock absorber. It is unserviceable. |
Spacer
- Remove the spacer from the cushion lever.
- Inspect the spacer for any flaws or other damage. If any defect is found, replace the spacer with a new one.
Rear shock absorber bearing
- Insert the spacer into bearing.
- Check the play by moving the spacer up and down. If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a new one. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Rear shock absorber 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
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Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” .
Remove the spacer (1).
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the
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Other materials:
Battery charging
Initial charging
filling electrolyte
Note
when filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground.
Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes “a”.
Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte ...
Fi system troubleshooting
Customer complaint analysis
Record details of the problem (failure, complaint) and how it occurred as
described by the customer. For this purpose,
use of such an inspection form such as following will facilitate collecting
information to the point required for proper
analysis and diagnosis.
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Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following
procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire
coupler (1).
Inspect the rear brake light swi ...