Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
| Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front brake master cylinder components” “rear brake master cylinder components” “rear brake pedal construction” |
Special tool
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front brake hose routing diagram” ...
Front brakes
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Other materials:
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Headlight beam adjustment
Adjust the headlight beam, both horizontally and
vertically.
Note
to adjust the headlight beam, adjust the
beam horizontally first, then vertically.
It is not necessary to remove the
combination meter to turn the adjusters.
Horiz ...
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the three screws of
the right fairing 1.
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