Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Washing the motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:
- Remove dirt and mud from the
motorcycle with running water.
You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials which can scratch the paint.
- Wash the entire motorcycle with a mild detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth should be frequently soaked in the soap solution.
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Caution Radiator fins can be damaged by spraying high pressure water on them. Do not spray high pressure water on the radiator fins. |
Note
: avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the following places:
- ignition switch
- spark plugs
- fuel tank cap
- fuel injection system
- brake master cylinders
- Once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with running water.
- After rinsing, wipe off the motorcycle with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade.
- Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces. If there is any damage, obtain "touch-up" paint and ''touch-up" the damage.
Windshield cleaning
Clean the windshield with soft
cloth and warm water with mild
detergent. If scratched, polish
with a commercially available
plastic polish. Replace the windshield
if it becomes scratched or
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Other materials:
To sensor removal and installation
Removal
Remove the ap sensor. Refer to “ap sensor removal and installation” .
Disconnect the coupler (1) and remove the to
sensor (2).
Installation
Install the to sensor in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
when installing the to s ...
Ect sensor inspection
Refer to “dtc “c15” (p0115-h/l): ect sensor circuit malfunction” in section
1a .
Inspect the ect sensor in the following procedures:
remove the ect sensor. Refer to “ect sensor removal and installation” .
Connect the ect sensor (1) to the circuit tester and
place it in the o ...
Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” .
Remove the spacer (1).
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the
special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing
installer)
Installation
C ...