Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: 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 burns. |
- Place an accessory service
stand or equivalent under the
swing arm to lift the rear wheel
slightly off the ground.
- Loosen the lock nut 3 (right
and left). Turn the chain
adjusting nuts 4 clockwise
(right and left).

- Draw out the axle shaft.

- With the wheel moved forward,
remove the chain from
the sprocket.

- Pull the rear wheel assembly
rearward.
Note
: never depress the rear
brake pedal with the rear wheel
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly.
- To replace the wheel reverse
the complete sequence listed.
- Adjust the drive chain slack.
- Replace the cotter pin with a
new one.
- Atter installing the wheel,
apply the brake several times
and then check that the wheel
rotates freely.
Warning
Failure to adjust the drive
chain and failure to torque
bolts and nuts properly could
lead to an accident.
- Adjust tlhe drive chain as
described in drive chain
adjustment section after
installing the rear wheel.
- Torque bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications. If you
are not sure of the proper
procedure, have your authorized
suzuki dealer or qualified
mechanic do this.
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Rear axle nut tightening torque:
100 n·m (1 0.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lb-tt)
Warning
Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking performance
and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until brake
pads are pressed against the
brake disks and proper lever/
pedal stroke and firm feel are
restored. Also check that the
wheel rotates freely. |
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake ...
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the following chart.
When replacing a burned-out
bulb, always use the same wattage
rating according to the following
chart.
Caution
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Other materials:
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the dust seal ...
Foreword
Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure
your riding enjoyment, you should
become thoroughly familiar with
the information presented in this
owner's manual before riding the
motorcycle.
The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is
outlined in t ...
Sds check
Using sds, sample the data at the time of new and periodic vehicle
inspections.
After saving the sampled data in the computer, file them by model and by user.
The periodically filed data help improve the accuracy of troubleshooting since
they can indicate the condition of vehicle
function ...