Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Special tools and equipment
Special tool
Specifications
Service data
Wattage
unit: w
Tightening torque specifications
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section ...
Exterior parts
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Other materials:
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra caution
at railway crossings and on
metal grating ...
Exterior parts removal and installation
Side frame cover
Removal
Note
the left and right side frame covers are
installed symmetrically and therefore the
removal/installation procedure for one side is
the same as that for the other side.
Remove the bolt (1).
Remove the side frame cover (2).
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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 ...