Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position must be properly adjusted at all times or the disk brake pads will bear against the disk causing damage to the pads and to the disk surface. Adjust the brake pedal posit~ on in the following manner:
- Loosen lock nut 1, and turn the push rod 2 to locate the pedal 55 - 65 mm (2.2 - 2.6 In) below the top face of the footrest.
- Retighten lock nut 1 to secure push rod 2 in the proper position.
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Caution An incorrectly adjusted brake pedal may force brake pads to rub against the disk at all times, causing damage to the pads and disk. Follow the steps in this section to adjust the brake pedal properly. |
Brake pad
Front
Rear
Inspect the front and rear brake
pads to see if they are worn down
to the grooved wear limit line 1. If
a pad is worn to the grooved wear
limit line, it must be replaced with
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Rear brake light switch
To adjust the brake light switch,
hold the switch body and turn the
adjuster so that the brake light will
come on just before a pressure
rise is felt when the brake pedal is
depressed. ...
Other materials:
Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 -
15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at
the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch
cable play according to the following
procedure:
Minor adjustment
Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1
to provide the specified play.
Major adjustment
Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...
Starting the engine
Before attempting to start the
engine, make sure:
The transmission is in neutral.
The engine stop switch is in
the "" position.
Note: this motorcycle has a
starter interlock system for the
ignition and starter circuit. The
engine can only be started if:
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Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Transmission components” “gearshift lever construction”
“gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components” “gearshift
shaft construction”
Special to ...