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
disc ...
Other materials:
Drive chain related parts inspection
Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and
installation” .
Dust seal
Inspect the dust seal for wear or damage. If any damage
is found, replace the dust seal with a new one.
Bearing
Inspect the play of the sprocket mounting drum bearing
by hand while it is in the dr ...
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 ...
Clutch control system components
Push rod
Clutch release camshaft
Clutch release arm
Clutch cable
1 N·m (0.1 Kgf-m, 0.7
Lbf-ft)
6 N·m
(0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
10 N·m
(1.0 Kgf-m, 0.7 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease
Do not reuse.
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