Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Tire inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / General information / Maintenance and lubrication / Repair instructions / 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)

Suzuki GSX-R. Tire tread condition

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Cold inflation tire pressure

Caution

the standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is 120/70 zr17 m/c (58w) for front and 190/50 zr17 m/c (73w) for rear. The use of tires other than those specified may cause instability. It is highly recommended to use the specified tires.

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:

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear lighting system construction” Special tool ...

Rear view mirror construction
Body cowling Cowling brace Cushion Turn signal lead wire Turn signal lead wire coupler : locate the turn signal lead wire coupler (5) between the mirror cover (6) and mirror body (7). Mirror cover Mirror body 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 L ...

Water pump disassembly and assembly
Refer to “water pump removal and installation” . Disassembly Remove the air bleeder bolt (1) if necessary. Remove the water pump case screws. Remove the o-ring (2). Hold the impeller (3) with water pump pliers and remove the impeller securing bolt (4). Remove t ...