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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Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times.  Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth. Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper. Yo ...

Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.  Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of the circuit to be checked. Note if the circuit to be checked branches to other parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/ couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...

Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components
Gearshift shaft Gearshift cam drive plate Gearshift cam plate Gearshift cam stopper 19 N·m (1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft) 13 N·m (1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft) 8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to oil seal lip. Apply thread l ...