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:

Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” .  Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .  Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer to “thro ...

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 ...

Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow pr ...