Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Driveline / axle

Special tools and equipment

Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front wheel components”  “front wheel assembly construction”  “rear wheel compone ...

Precautions

Precautions for driveline / axle Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1). Never inspect or adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.   Cautio ...

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Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack before each use of the motorcycle. Place the motorcycle on the side stand. The drive chain should be adjusted for 20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as shown. Warning Too much chain slack can cause the chain to come off the sprockets, resul ...

Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows: Adjust the left and right front forks to the same setting. Spring pre-load adjustment Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softe ...

Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking perform ...