Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

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 interna ...

Engine components removable with the engine in place

Engine components which can be removed while the engine is installed on the frame are as follows. For the installing and removing procedures, refer to respective paragraphs describing each compon ...

Other materials:

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Transmission components”  “gearshift lever construction”  “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components”  “gearshift shaft construction” Special to ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...

Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation
Removal Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .  Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1). Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly”  and “engine bottom side disassembly” .  Remove the starter clutch. Refer to “s ...