Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Accessory installation
guideline
- Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddlebags,
and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center of gravity as is feasible.
Check that the mounting
brackets and other attachment
hardware are rigidly
mounted.
- Inspect for proper ground
clearance and bank angle.
Inspect that the accessory
does not interfere with the
operation of the suspension,
steering or other control operations.
- Accessories fitted to the handlebars
or the front fork area
can create serious stability
problems. This extra weight
will cause the motorcycle to be
less responsive to your steering
control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the
front end and lead to instability
problems. Accessories added
to the handlebars or front fork
of the machine should be as
light as possible and kept to a
minimum.
- Select an accessory which
does not limit the freedom of
rider movement.
- Select an electric accessory
which does not exceed motorcycle's
electrical system
capacity. Severe overloads
may damage the wiring harness
or create hazardous situations.
- Do not pull a trailer or sidecar.
This motorcycle is not
designed to pull a trailer or
sidecar.
The addition of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating
conditions. It is not possible
for suzuki to test each accessory
on the market or combinations of
all the available accessories ...
Warning
Overloading or improper loading
can cause lose of motorcycle
control and this may result
in an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
...
Other materials:
Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs,
perform the following steps:
Upper light bulb
Remove the bolt 1 to lift the
instrument panel 2.
Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unhook the bulb holder spring
4 and pull out the socket 5.
Pull off the bulb from ...
Battery current leakage inspection
Inspect the battery current leakage in the following
procedures:
turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire.
Measure the current betwee ...
Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
A ...