Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Radiator cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator fins using compressed air.
Caution
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- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor lead wire coupler (1).
- Remove the oil cooler (2) from the bracket.
- Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
- Move the radiator forward.
- Apply compressed air from the engine side.
- Tighten the upper radiator mounting bolts.
- Apply thread lock to the radiator bracket bolts and tighten all bolts securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Apply thread lock to the oil cooler bolts and tighten them securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Reinstall the removed parts.
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 sho ...
Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b . ...
Other materials:
Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1).
Installation
Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse
order of removal. ...
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the pr ...
Engine coolant solution
Use engine coolant that is com·
patible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a
50:50 mixture ratio for engine
coolant solution. An engine coolant
mixture other than 50:50 can
affect cooling efficiency or rust
inhibiting performance.
Engine coolant
Engine coolant should b ...