Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
- remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .
- Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2) as shown.
- Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pressure for at least 10 seconds, replace it with a new one.
Radiator cap release pressure 93 – 123 kpa (0.9 – 1.2 Kgf/cm2, 13.2 – 17.5 Psi)
- After finishing the radiator cap inspection, reinstall the removed parts.
Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, as you may be injured by
escaping hot liquid or vapor.
When removing the radiator cap tester, put
a rag o ...
Radiator inspection and cleaning
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new on ...
Other materials:
Front wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
Remove the brake calipers, left and right.
Caution
do not operate the brake lever with the
caliper removed.
Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front fork
leg.
Remove the front axle bolt (2).
Raise the front wheel off the ground a ...
Fuel mesh filter inspection and cleaning
Inspect the fuel mesh filter in the following procedures:
remove the fuel mesh filter. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and
assembly” .
If the fuel mesh filter is clogged with foreign particles,
it hinders smooth gasoline flow resulting in loss of
engine power. Such a filter ...
Damping force adjustment
The rebound and compression
damping force can be individually
adjusted by turning the respective
adjusters. The rebound damping
force adjuster 2 is located at the
top of the front fork. The compression
damping force adjuster 3 is
located at the bottom of the front
fork.
To adjust the da ...