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:

Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows: Spring pre-load adjustment The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the maximum spring pre-load. The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the minimum spring pre-load. Std position 184.3 ...

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 requirement and can make the operation efficient as well as functional.  Removal the wheel ass ...

Oil pressure indicator inspection
Inspect the oil pressure indicator in the following procedures: Note before inspecting the oil pressure switch, check if the engine oil level is correct. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b . Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts remov ...