Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Clutch cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect clutch cable play every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect and adjust the clutch cable play “a” as follows.
Clutch cable play “a” 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In)
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Turn in the adjuster (1) all the way into the clutch lever assembly.
- Loosen the lock-nut (2) and turn the clutch cable adjuster (3) to obtain proper cable play.
- Remove the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
- Loosen the lock-nut (5) and turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) two or three rotations.
- From that position, slowly turn in the clutch release adjusting screw (6) until resistance is felt.
- From this position, turn out the clutch release adjusting screw (6) 1 rotation, and tighten the locknut (5) while holding the screw (6).
Tightening torque clutch release adjusting screw lock-nut: 6 n·m ( 0.6 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Turn the cable adjuster (3) to obtain 10 – 15 mm (0.4 – 0.6 In) of free play “a” at the clutch lever end.
- Tighten the lock-nut (2).
- Install the clutch release adjuster cap (4).
Tightening torque clutch release adjuster cap: 11 n·m (1.1 Kgf-m, 8.0 Lbf-ft)
- Reinstall the fuel tank.
Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months)
Replace engine coolant
every 2 years
Engine coolant level inspection
Hold the motorcycle vertically.
Check the engine cool ...
Drive chain inspection and adjustment
Inspect drive chain
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Drive chain visual check
With the transmission in neutral, support the
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Other materials:
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, push the cap
down firmly with the key in the cap
lock.
Fuel level
Fi ller neck
Wa ...
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 letters “in”.
Cam wear
Check the camshaft for wear or damage.
Measure the cam height “a” w ...
Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following
procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire
coupler (1).
Inspect the rear brake light swi ...