Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

No spark or poor spark

Troubleshooting Note check that the transmission is in neutral and the engine stop switch is in the “run” position. Grasp the clutch lever. Check that the fuse is not blown and the b ...

Ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation

Removal The hot engine can burn you. Wait until the engine is cool enough to touch. Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box ...

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Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Drive chain visual check With the transmission in neutral, support the motorcycle using a jack and turn the rear wheel slowly by hand. Visually check the drive chain fo ...

Rear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2). Remove the brake pads (3). Caution do not operate the brake pedal while the pads are removed. Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper piston. Caution replace the brake pads as a s ...

Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:  remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .  Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one. ...