Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear suspension
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Special tool
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Other materials:
Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” .
Caution
replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking perform ...
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...
Starter motor runs but does not crank the
engine
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run
when the transmission is in any position
other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
inte ...