Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following procedures:
- clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be shortened.
 Caution
These fluids have too great dissolving power for this chain and they can damage the orings. Use only kerosine to clean the drive chain. |
- After cleaning and drying the chain, oil it with a heavyweight motor oil.
Caution
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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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Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
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Other materials:
Maintenance schedule
It is very important to inspect and
maintain your motorcycle regularly.
Follow the guidelines in the
chart. The intervals between periodic
services in kilometers, miles
and months are shown. At the
end of each interval, be sure to
perlorm the maintenance listed.
Warning
Improper ...
Radiator reservoir tank inspection
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank in the following
procedures:
remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Inspect the radiator reservoir tank (1) for leaks. If any
defects are found, replace the radiator reservoir tank
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Clutch installation
Install the primary driven gear assembly (1).
Caution
if it is difficult to install the primary driven
gear, rotate the crankshaft.
Be sure to engage the oil pump drive
sprocket with the primary driven gear.
Install the spacer (2) and bea ...