Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Oil pump inspection
Inspect the oil pump in the following procedures:
- remove the oil pump. Refer to “oil pump removal and installation” .
- Rotate the oil pump by hand and check that it moves smoothly. If it does not move smoothly, replace the oil pump assembly.
| Caution do not attempt to disassemble the oil pump. The oil pump is available only as an assembly. |
- Install the oil pump. Refer to “oil pump removal and installation” .
Oil pump drive sprocket removal and installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” in section 1d and “engine bottom side assembly” in section 1d .
Oil pump removal and installation
Note
be careful not to drop any parts into the
crankcase.
Removal
Remove the oil pan, oil pressure regulator and oil strainer. Refer to
“oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oi ...
Specifications
Service data
Oil pump
Oil
Tightening torque specifications
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torque list” in sectio ...
Other materials:
Cylinder head cover related parts
inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Refer to “cylinder head cover disassembly and assembly” .
Cylinder head cover
Clean and check the gasket grooves “a” and pair reed
valve mating surfaces “b” of the cylinder head cover.
If there is anything unu ...
Steering system inspection
Inspect steering system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running. Overtighten steering
prevents smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose
steer ...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...