Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Procedure for returning to service
- Clean the entire motorcycle.
- Remove the oily rags from the air cleaner intake and muffler outlet.
- Drain all the engine oil. Install a new oil filter and fill the engine with fresh oil as outlined in this manual.
- Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine a few times. Reinstall the spark plugs.
- Reinstall the battery.
- Make sure that the motorcycle is properly lubricated.
- Perform the inspection before riding as listed in this manual.
- Start the motorcycle as outlined in this manual.
Storage procedure
If your motorcycle is to be left
unused for an extended period of
time, it needs special servicing
requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason,
suzuki recommends that yo ...
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
...
Other materials:
Specifications
Service data
Valve + guide
unit: mm (in)
Camshaft + cylinder head
unit: mm (in)
Cylinder + piston + piston ring
unit: mm (in)
Conrod + crankshaft
unit: mm (in)
Balancer
unit: mm (in)
Oil pump
Clutch
unit: mm (in)
Drive train
unit: mm (in) except ratio
...
Excva removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Connect the special tool (mode select switch) to the dealer mode
coupler. Refer to “self-diagnostic procedures” in section 1a .
After tur ...
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 ...