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.
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Other materials:
Rear brake pedal adjustment
The rear brake pedal position
must be properly adjusted at all
times or the disk brake pads will
bear against the disk causing
damage to the pads and to the
disk surface. Adjust the brake
pedal posit~ on in the following
manner:
Loosen lock nut 1, and turn
the push rod 2 to locate t ...
Ignition switch
The ignitionr switch has 4 positions:
"Off" position
All electrical circuits are cut off.
The engine will not start. The key
can be removed.
"On" position
The ignition circuit is completed
and the engine can run. The
headlight and taillight will automatically
turn ...
Windshield cleaning
Clean the windshield with soft
cloth and warm water with mild
detergent. If scratched, polish
with a commercially available
plastic polish. Replace the windshield
if it becomes scratched or
discolored so as to obstruct view.
When replacing the windshield,
use suzuki replacement windshield. ...