Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Scheduled maintenance

Precautions

Precautions for maintenance The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak ...

Periodic maintenance schedule chart

NoteI = inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary. R = replace. T = tighten. ...

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Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Remove both brake calipers from the front forks by removing two mounting bolts 1 on each calipers. Note: never squeeze the front brake lever with the caliper removed. It is very difficult to force the pads back into the caliper asse ...

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Body frame construction”  “front footrest bracket construction”  “side-stand construction” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this ...

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...