Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Transmission construction

Transmission installation

Install the transmission in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points: Bearing and oil seal Caution replace the removed bearings and oil seals with new ones ...

Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly

Refer to “transmission removal”  and “transmission installation” . Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups ...

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Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Disassembly Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...

Using the transmission
The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its normal operating speed range. The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet the characteristics of the engine. The rider should always select the most suitable gear for the prevailing conditions. Never slip the c ...

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...