Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery charging
Initial charging
filling electrolyte
Note
when filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground. |
- Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes “a”.

- Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte container.
Note
- do not remove or pierce the sealed areas
“b” of the electrolyte container.
- After filling the electrolyte completely, use
the removed cap (2) as sealing caps of
battery-filler holes.
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- Insert the nozzles of the electrolyte container (3) into
the electrolyte filler holes of the battery.
- Hold the electrolyte container firmly so that it does
not fall.
Note
do not allow any of the electrolyte to spill. |

- Make sure that air bubbles (4) rise to the top of each
electrolyte container, and leave in this position for
about more than 20 minutes.

Note
if no air bubbles come out from a filler port,
tap the bottom of the electrolyte container
two or three times.
Never remove the container from the battery. |

- After confirming that the electrolyte has entered the
battery completely, remove the electrolyte containers
from the battery.
- Wait for about 20 minutes.
- Insert the caps (2) into the filler holes, pressing in
firmly so that the top of the caps do not protrude
above the upper surface of the battery’s top cover.
Caution
- once the caps are installed to the battery,
do not remove the caps.
- Do not tap the caps with a hammer when
installing them.
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Charging
For initial charging, use the charger specially designed
for mf battery.
Caution
- for charging the battery, make sure to use
the charger specially designed for mf
battery. Otherwise, the battery may be
overcharged resulting in shortened service
life.
- Do not remove the cap during charging.
- Position the battery with the cap facing
upward during charging.
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Battery recharging
Caution
do not remove the caps on the battery top
while recharging. |
Note
when the motorcycle is not used for a long
period, check the battery every 1 month to
prevent the battery discharge. |
- Remove the battery from the motorcycle. Refer to “battery removal and
installation” .
- Measure the battery voltage using the multi-circuit
tester.
If the voltage reading is less than the 12 v (dc),
recharge the battery with a battery charger.
Recharging time
1.2 A for 5 to 10 hours or 5 a for 1 hour
Caution
be careful not to permit the charging current
to exceed 5 a at any time. |
- After recharging, wait at least 30 minutes and then
measure the battery voltage using the multi-circuit
tester.
If the battery voltage is less than 12.5 V, recharge
the battery again.
If the battery voltage is still less than 12.5 V after
recharging, replace the battery with a new one.

- Charging period
- Stop charging
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- Install the battery to the motorcycle. Refer to “battery removal and
installation” .

Anode plates
Separator (fiberglass plate)
Cathode plates
Upper cover breather
Stopper
Filter
Terminal
Safety valve
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Removal
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
Disconnect the battery ( ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Special tool
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Front seat
To remove the front seat.
Remove the bolts 1 (right and
left).
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers
on the frame and tighten the bolts
securely.
Warning
Failure to insta ...
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
a new one. After replacing either
the front or rear brake pads, the
brake lever or pedal must be
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