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.
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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:
Fail-safe function table
Fi system is provided with fail-safe function to allow the engine to start
and the motorcycle to run in a minimum
performance necessary even under malfunction condition.
The engine can start and can run even if the signal in the table is not
received from each sensor. But, the engine
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Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Fuel pump components”
Special tool
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Vehicle identification number
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle identification
number) “a” is stamped on the right side of the steering
head tube. The engine serial number “b” is located on
the lower crankcase. These numbers are required
especially for registering the machine and ordering
spare parts.
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