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:
Rear brake master cylinder components
Reservoir cap
Plate
Diaphragm
Reservoir tank
Reservoir hose
Brake hose
Brake hose union bolt
Brake hose connector
Master cylinder
Spring
Piston/cup set
Push rod
Dust boot
23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m,
16.5 Lbf-ft)
10 N·m
...
Front fork parts inspection
Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” .
Inner and outer tubes
Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches
Slide bushing / guide bushing
Inspect the slide bushing and guide bushing for wear or
damage. If they are worn or damaged, replace them with
new ones. If they are not ...
Evaporative emission control system
removal and installation (only for e-33)
Hose
removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the evap hoses as shown in the evap canister h ...