Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Warning / caution / note
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potential hazard that could result in death or injury. |
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| Note Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer. |
Please note, however, that the warnings and cautions contained in this manual cannot possibly cover all potential hazards relating to the servicing, or lack of servicing, of the motorcycle. In addition to the warnings and cautions stated, you must use good judgement and basic mechanical safety principles. If you are unsure about how to perform a particular service operation, ask a more experienced mechanic for advice.
Precautions
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General precautions
Proper service and repair procedures are
important for the safety of the service
mechanic and the safety and reliability of
the motorcycle.
When 2 or more persons wor ...
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Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
Rear shock absorber 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 rear shock absorber.
Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...
Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position
must be properly adjusted at all
times or the disk brake pads will
bear against the disk causing
damage to the pads and to the
disk surface. Adjust the brake
pedal posit~ on in the following
manner:
Loosen lock nut 1, and turn
the push rod 2 to locate t ...