Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Washing the motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:
- Remove dirt and mud from the
motorcycle with running water.
You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials which can scratch the paint.
- Wash the entire motorcycle with a mild detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth should be frequently soaked in the soap solution.
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Caution Radiator fins can be damaged by spraying high pressure water on them. Do not spray high pressure water on the radiator fins. |
Note
: avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the following places:
- ignition switch
- spark plugs
- fuel tank cap
- fuel injection system
- brake master cylinders
- Once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with running water.
- After rinsing, wipe off the motorcycle with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade.
- Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces. If there is any damage, obtain "touch-up" paint and ''touch-up" the damage.
Windshield cleaning
Clean the windshield with soft
cloth and warm water with mild
detergent. If scratched, polish
with a commercially available
plastic polish. Replace the windshield
if it becomes scratched or
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Other materials:
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...
Exhaust emission control system
description
The exhaust emission control system is composed of the pair system, exhaust
control system, ho2 sensor, threeway
catalyst system and isc system. The fresh air is drawn into the exhaust ports
through the pair control solenoid
valve and pair reed valves. The pair control solenoid valve is operat ...
Front brake light switch inspection
Inspect the front brake light switch in the following
procedures:
disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
Inspect the front brake light switch for continuity with
the tester.
If any abnormality is found, replace the front brake light switch with a new
one. Re ...