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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Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load. There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...

Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. Steering stem lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft) Stee ...

Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine mechanical symptom diagnosis Refer to “engine symptom diagnosis” in section 1a . Compression pressure check The compression pressure reading of a cylinder is a good indicator of its internal condition. The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on the results of a compressio ...