Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
- distortion and crack
- any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
- Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection” and “rear wheel related parts inspection” .
Tire
Tire must be checked for the following points:
- nick and rupture on side wall
- tire tread depth (refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .)
- Tread separation
- abnormal, uneven wear on tread
- surface damage on bead
- localized tread wear due to skidding (flat spot)
- abnormal condition of inner liner
Air valve
Inspect the air valve for peeling and damage. If any defect is found, replace the air valve with a new one.
Refer to “air valve removal and installation” (page 2d- 16).
Inspect the valve core seal (1) for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the valve core with a new one. Refer to “air valve removal and installation” .
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Tire removal and installation
Removal
The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal
between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this
reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can
satisfy this sealing requ ...
Air valve removal and installation
Removal
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire re ...
Other materials:
Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
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Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:
remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the contacting surface of the cam chain
guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new
one.
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Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .
Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).
Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2)
on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.
Remove the brake hose union bolt (2).
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