Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following procedures:
- remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
- Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/ camshaft assembly and cam chain as a set.
- Install the camshafts. Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed ...
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chai ...
Other materials:
Front footrest bracket construction
Footrest bracket bolt
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt
Footrest guard bolt
Footrest bracket no. 1 (Lh)
Footrest bracket no. 1 (Rh)
Footrest
Footrest holder
Rear brake pedal
Footrest bracket no. 2 (Lh)
Footrest bracket no. 2 (Rh)
Ban ...
Inspection before riding
Warning
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an
accident or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before each ride.
Refer to the table on page 4-4
for check items. For further
details, refer to the inspec· ...
Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering
prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose
steer ...