Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steering will cause poor stability.
- Check that there is no play in the front fork.
- Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off
the ground, with the wheel facing straight ahead,
grasp the lower fork tubes near the axle and pull
forward.
If play is found, readjust the steering. Refer to “steering tension adjustment” in section 6b .
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous s ...
Front fork inspection
Inspect front fork
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or
scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes.
Replace any defective parts, if ...
Other materials:
Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and
installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1).
Installation
Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse
order of removal ...
Fuel pump inspection
Turn the ignition switch on and check that the fuel pump
operates for a few seconds.
If the fuel pump motor does not make operating sound, inspect the fuel pump
circuit connections or inspect the fuel pump relay and to sensor. Refer to “fuel
pump relay inspection” and “dtc “c23” (p1651 ...
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...