Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
- distortion and crack
- any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
- Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection” and “rear wheel related parts inspection” .
Tire
Tire must be checked for the following points:
- nick and rupture on side wall
- tire tread depth (refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .)
- Tread separation
- abnormal, uneven wear on tread
- surface damage on bead
- localized tread wear due to skidding (flat spot)
- abnormal condition of inner liner
Air valve
Inspect the air valve for peeling and damage. If any defect is found, replace the air valve with a new one.
Refer to “air valve removal and installation” (page 2d- 16).
Inspect the valve core seal (1) for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the valve core with a new one. Refer to “air valve removal and installation” .
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Tire removal and installation
Removal
The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal
between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this
reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can
satisfy this sealing requ ...
Air valve removal and installation
Removal
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the tire. Refer to “tire re ...
Other materials:
License plate light bulb replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Remove the license plate light mounting nuts.
Remove the lens cover (1) by removing the screws.
Re ...
Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” .
Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt.
Remove the air clea ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction”
Special tool
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