Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Repair instructions

Battery runs down quickly

Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity. Are accessories being installed? Remove accesso ...

Battery current leakage inspection

Inspect the battery current leakage in the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section ...

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Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries of your own skills. Knowing these limits and staying within them will help you avoid accidents. A major cause of accidents involving only a motorcycle (and no cars) is going too fast through a turn. Before entering a turn, select an appropriately low corne ...

Swingarm bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .  Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the special tool. Special tool (a): 09921–20240 (bearing remover set) Remove the center spacer (2). Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) usin ...

Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque exhaust pipe bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) muf ...