Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Brakes
This motorcycle has front and rear disk brakes.
 Warning
Inspect the brake system before each use according to the inspection before riding section. Follow the maintenance schedule section to maintain your brake system. |
Note
: operating in mud, water, sand or other extreme conditions can cause accelerated brake wear. If you operate your motorcycle under these conditions, the brakes must be inspected more often than recommended in the Maintenance schedule.
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 ...
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
Br ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction”
Special tool
...
Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Note
when inspection and adjusting the clutch
lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the
clutch onto the countershaft.
Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following
procedures:
assemble the ...
Fuel pressure inspection
Keep away from fire or spark.
Spilled gasoline should be wiped off
immediately.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Inspect the fuel pressure in the following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and
installati ...