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:
DTC “c42” (p1650): ig switch circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
Ignition switch signal is not input to the ecm.
Ignition system circuit open or short.
Ecm malfunction.
When the id agreement is not verified.
Ecm does not re ...
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...
Rear wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” .
Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly
(1) from the rear wheel.
Remove the wheel dampers (2).
Remove the dust seal.
Special tool
(a): 09913–50121 (oil s ...