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:
Pillion footrest construction
Pillion footrest
Spring
Ball
E-ring
Washer
O-ring
Footrest pin
Apply grease.
Do not reuse.
...
Gearshift shaft construction
Gearshift shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift shaft return spring
Gearshift cam drive plate
Gearshift plate return spring
8.5 N·m (0.85 Kgf-m,
6.0 Lbf-ft)
13 N·m
(1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft)
19 N·m
(1.9 Kgf-m, 13.5 Lbf-ft)
Apply ...
Regulated voltage inspection
Inspect the regulated voltage in the following
procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Start the engine and keep it running at 5 000 r/min
with the dimmer switch turned hi position.
Measure the dc vo ...