Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Quiz
Engine

Starter clutch inspection

In this manual: Engine
Foreword — 1Precautions — 15General information — 44Engine — 269Suspension — 52Driveline / axle — 13Brake — 51Transmission / transaxle — 34Steering — 15Body and accessories — 68
2steps
~12min
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Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .

Starter clutch
  1. Install the starter driven gear onto the starter clutch.
  2. Turn the starter driven gear by hand to inspect the starter clutch for a smooth movement. The gear turns in one direction only. If a large resistance is felt for rotation, inspect the starter clutch or the starter clutch contacting surface on the starter driven gear for wear or damage.

    If they are found to be damaged, replace them with new ones.

    Suzuki GSX-R. Starter clutch

Starter clutch bearing and starter driven gear

Inspect the starter clutch bearing and starter clutch contacting surface on the starter driven gear for wear and damage. If they are found to be damaged, replace them with new ones.

Suzuki GSX-R. Starter clutch bearing and starter driven gear

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