Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / General information / Maintenance and lubrication / Repair instructions / Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter

Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque.

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Steering stem
lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
Steering stem head
nut 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
Front fork upper
clamp bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Handlebar clamp bolt
23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Front brake master
cylinder mounting bolt 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front master
cylinder air bleeder valve 6 n·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbfft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Front fork lower
clamp bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Steering damper
bolt/nut 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front
axle bolt 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Front axle pinch
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front brake disc
bolt 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)
Front brake caliper
mounting bolt 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
Brake caliper air
bleeder valve 7.5 N·m (0.75 Kgf-m, 5.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Swingarm
pivot nut 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Front footrest
bracket bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front
footrest bracket bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Swingarm pivot
lock-nut 90 n·m (9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake master
cylinder mounting bolt 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake master
cylinder rod lock-nut 18 n·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear shock absorber
bracket nut 115 n·m (11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear
shock absorber mounting bolt/nut (upper and lower) 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
Cushion rod bolt/nut
(front and rear) 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbfft)
Cushion lever
mounting bolt/nut 98 n·m (9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Rear axle nut 100
n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear sprocket nut 60
n·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.5 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Chassis bolt and nut inspection

Brake hose union
bolt 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Brake caliper air
bleeder valve 6 n·m (0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake disc bolt
35 n·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
Rear brake caliper
sliding pin (front) 27 n·m (2.7 Kgf-m, 19.5 Lbfft)
Rear brake caliper
sliding pin (rear) 12 n·m (1.2 Kgf-m, 8.5 Lbf-ft)

Compression pressure check

Refer to “compression pressure check” in section 1d .

Oil pressure check

Refer to “oil pressure check” in section 1e (page 1e- 5).

SDS check

Refer to “sds check” in section 1a .

Rear suspension inspection

Inspect rear suspension every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and check that there is no play in the swingarm. Replace any defective parts, if ...

Specifications

Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Chassis bolt and nut inspection” Reference: for the tightening torque o ...

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Crankcase breather (pcv) hose inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose in the following procedures: lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1) for wear and damage. If it is worn or damaged ...

Vehicle side view
Note difference between illustrations and actual motorcycles may exist depending on the markets. Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model) Right side Left side ...

Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is sequentially explained in the following steps: remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Remove the front seat. R ...