Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

Diagnostic information and procedures

Engine lubrication symptom diagnosis Oil pressure check Check the engine oil pressure periodically. This will give a good indication of the condition of the moving parts. Note before ...

Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation

Note the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator cannot be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. Removal Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “e ...

Other materials:

Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows: Spring pre-load adjustment The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the maximum spring pre-load. The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the minimum spring pre-load. Std position 184.3 ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Heat range Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation” in section 1h .  Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet appe ...