Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
- remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
- Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.

- Test the thermostat at the bench for control action.
Caution
- do not contact the thermostat (1) and
column thermometer (2) with a pan.
- As the thermostat operating response to
water temperature change is gradual, do
not raise water temperature too quickly.
- The thermostat with its valve open even
slightly under normal temperature must be
replaced.
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- Immerse the thermostat (1) in the water contained in
a beaker and note that the immersed thermostat is in
suspension.
- Heat the water by placing the beaker on a stove and
observe the rising temperature on a thermometer
(2)

- Read the thermometer just when opening the
thermostat. If this reading, which is the temperature
level at which the thermostat valve begins to open, is
out of the standard value, replace the thermostat
with a new one.
Thermostat valve opening temperature
standard: approx. 82 °C (180 °f)
- Keep on heating the water to raise its temperature.
- Just when the water temperature reaches specified
value, the thermostat valve should have been lifted
by at least 8 mm (0.31 In). A thermostat failing to
satisfy either of the two requirements (start-to-open
temperature and valve lift) must be replaced.
Thermostat valve lift “a”
standard: over 8 mm (0.31 In) and at 95 °c (203
°f)

- Install the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Removal
Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in s ...
Impeller
Mechanical seal
Oil seal
O-ring
O-ring
8
N·m (0.8 Kgf-n, 6.0 Ib-ft)
10 N·m
(1.0 Kgf-n, 7.0 Ib-ft)
6 N·m (0.6
Kgf-n, 4.5 Ib-ft)
...
Other materials:
Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation. Adjust
tire pressures and suspension
according to the tire pressure
and loading section and the suspension
section of this manual.
The passenger should always
hold ...
Side-stand removal and installation
Removal
Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
Caution
do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes.
Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely.
Remove the side-stand as shown in the side-stand construction.
Refer to ...
Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the cushion rod.
Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber /
exhaust ...