Valve Clearance - Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual

2·8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect every 24 000 km (15 000 miles, 24 months).
• Remove the right under cowling. (c::::Ta-3)
• Remove the front and rear seats. (c::::Ta-6)
• Lift and support the fuel tank. (c::::TS-S)
• Remove the spark plugs. (c::::T2-6)
• Remove the cylinder head covers. (c::::T3-1S)
The valve clearance specification is different for intake and
exhaust valves. Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted,
1) at the time of periodic inspection, 2) when the valve mecha-
nism is serviced, and 3) when the camshafts are removed for
servicing.
_ Valve clearance (when cold):
Standard: IN. : 0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in)
EX.: 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in)
NOTE:
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The cam must be at positions,
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or@, in order to check the
valve clearance, or to adjust valve clearance. Clearance read-
ings should not be taken with the cam in any other position
than these two positions.
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The clearance specification is for COLD state.
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To turn the crankshaft for clearance checking, be sure to use a
wrench, and rotate in the normal running direction. All spark
plugs should be removed.
• Remove the valve timing inspection cap
CD.
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