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:
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil leak. Collection of
this residue is normal and is from
oil seal lubricant used in the
damper.
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Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1).
Remove the clutch cover (2).
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Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily
intended to carry small items
when you are not riding with a
passenger. Follow the guidelines
below to carry a passenger or
cargo:
balance the load between the
left and right side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
Place cargo weight as ...