Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steering will cause poor stability.
- Check that there is no play in the front fork.
- Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off
the ground, with the wheel facing straight ahead,
grasp the lower fork tubes near the axle and pull
forward.
If play is found, readjust the steering. Refer to “steering tension adjustment” in section 6b .
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous s ...
Front fork inspection
Inspect front fork
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or
scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace any defective parts, if ...
Other materials:
Starter motor removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the
battery (–) lead wire (1).
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2).
Remove the starter motor (3).
...
Drive mode selector inspection
Inspect the drive mode selector in the following procedures:
set up the sds tool. (Refer to the sds operation manual for
further details.)
Turn the ignition switch on.
Click “data monitor”.
Make sure each of “driving mode selection” on the monitor is
indicated ...
Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
Note
wipe off the engine oil from the drive and
driven plates with a clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier
calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...