Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Wheels and tires

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear suspension components”  “rear suspension assembly construction” ...

Precautions

Precautions for wheel and tire Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control. ...

Other materials:

Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) Replace engine coolant every 2 years Engine coolant level inspection Hold the motorcycle vertically.  Check the engine coolant level by observing the “f” and “l” lines on the engine coolant reservoir tank. If the level i ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Front wheel assembly construction
Brake disc bolt Brake caliper mounting bolt Front axle bolt Front axle pinch bolt Clearance 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) 39 N·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft) 100 N·m (10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft) 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) ...