Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Break-in
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the most important in the life of your motorcycle. Proper operation during this break-in period will help assure maximum life and performance from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain proper break-in procedures.
Maximum engine speed recommendation
The table below shows the maximum engine speed recommendation during the break-in period.
Vary the engine speed
Vary the engine speed during the break-in period. This allows the parts to "load" (aiding the mating process) and then "unload" (allowing the parts to cool).
Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine components during break-in, you must be careful not to load the engine too much.
Breaking in the new tires
New tires need proper break-in to assure maximum performance, just as the engine does. Wear-in the tread surface by gradually increasing your cornering lean angles over the first 160 km (1 00 miles) before attempting maximum performance. Avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first 160 km (1 00 miles).
 Warning
Use extra care when riding on new tires. Perform proper break-in of the tires as described in this section and avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first 160 km (100 miles). |
Allow the engine oil to circulate before riding
Allow enough idling time after warm or cold engine start up before revving the engine or placing the transmission in gear. This allows time for the lubricating oil to reach all critical engine components.
Observe your initial and most critical service
The initial service (break-in maintenance) is the most important service your motorcycle will receive. During break-in operation, all of the engine components will have mated together and seated. Maintenance required as part of the initial service includes correction of all adjustments, tightening of all fasteners and replacement of dirty oil. Timely performance of this service will help make sure you get the best service life and performance from the engine.
Inspection before riding
Warning
Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly
increases the chance of an
accident or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before each ride ...
Other materials:
Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the intervals
specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the ...
Oil cooler / oil cooler hose removal and
installation
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
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Procedure for returning
to service
Clean the entire motorcycle.
Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with fresh oil as outlined
in this manual.
Remove the spark plugs. Turn
the engine a few tim ...