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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Washing the motorcycle

When washing the motorcycle, follow the instructions below:

  1.  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.

  2.  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.

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:

  1. Once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with running water.
  2.  After rinsing, wipe off the motorcycle with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade.
  3.  Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces. If there is any damage, obtain "touch-up" paint and ''touch-up" the damage.
Motorcycle cleaning
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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 disc ...

Other materials:

Light bulb replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is shown in the following chart. When replacing a burned-out bulb, always use the same wattage rating according to the following chart. Caution Using a light bulb with the wrong wattage rating can cause electrical system damage or shorte ...

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 ...

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 ...

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