Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Oil cooler / oil cooler hose inspection and cleaning
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Oil cooler hose inspection
Inspect the oil cooler hoses for any damage and oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler hose with a new one.
Oil cooler inspection
- Remove the oil cooler guard (1).
- Inspect the oil cooler for oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler with a new one. If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
- Reinstall the removed parts.
Oil cooler cleaning
- Remove the oil cooler guard (1).
- Remove the oil cooler mounting bolts.
- Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the oil cooler fins using compressed air.
Caution
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- Reinstall the removed parts.
- Remove the oil cooler guard (4).
Installation
Install the oil cooler and oil cooler hoses in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- apply thread lock to the oil cooler mounting bolt and tighten them securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Apply engine oil to new o-rings.
| Caution replace the o-rings with new ones to prevent oil leakage. |
- Apply thread lock to the oil cooler hose bolts and tighten them securely
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Pour engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
- Install the removed parts.
Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and
installation” .
Oil pressure regulator
Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by
pushing the piston with a prope ...
Oil cooler / oil cooler hose removal and
installation
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in sect ...
Other materials:
Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are
used and all machined parts are finished to a very high
standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts
to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum
stresses. The future performance and reliability of the
engine depen ...
Precautions
Precautions for wheel and tire
Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important
factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle control.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and
can result in rapid tire wear.
...
Corrosion prevention
It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important information about
corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hardto-
reach areas.
Chipping ...