Inspection and maintenance

Clutch adjustment

6steps
~36min
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Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure:

Minor adjustment
Suzuki GSX-R. Minor adjustment

Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play.

Major adjustment
Suzuki GSX-R. Major adjustment

  1. Turn in the adjuster 1 all the way.
  2. Remove the cap from the right side engine cover.
  3. Hold the clutch push piece 2 and loosen the lock nut 3.
  4. Hold the clutch push piece 2 And turn in the adjuster 4 until it stops. Hold the clutch push piece 2 And turn out the adjuster 1/2 turns.
  5. Hold the clutch push piece 2 And tighten the lock nut 3.
  6. Adjust the clutch cable play with the adjuster 1.

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.