Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Tire inspection
Inspect tire every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will decrease riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the following specification.
Special tool
: 09900–20805 (tire depth gauge)
Tire tread depth (service limit) front: 1.6 Mm (0.06 In) rear: 2.0 Mm (0.08 In)
Tire pressure
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore, maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability, or shorter tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
Cold inflation tire pressure
 Caution
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Tire type bridgestone
- front: bt016f n
- rear: bt016r n
Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
...
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 an ...
Other materials:
Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and
installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1).
Installation
Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse
order of removal ...
Dimmer / passing light switch inspection
Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch in the following
procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1).
(Yellow)
Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch ...
Exhaust control system description
The exhaust control system (excs) consists of the exhaust control valve (excv),
exhaust control valve actuator
(excva) and exhaust control valve cables (excv cables).
Excv is installed in the exhaust pipe. Excva is mounted inside of the right
frame. The excv is operated by the
excva via the ...