Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
| Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front fork components” |
Special tool
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Re ...
Rear suspension
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Other materials:
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Engine coolant solution
Use engine coolant that is com·
patible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a
50:50 mixture ratio for engine
coolant solution. An engine coolant
mixture other than 50:50 can
affect cooling efficiency or rust
inhibiting performance.
Engine coolant
Engine coolant should b ...
Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust
valves are machined to three different angles. The seat
contact surface is cut at 45°.
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Caution
the valve seat contact area must be
inspected after e ...