Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Break-in and inspection before riding

Damping force adjustment

The rebound and compression damping force can be individually adjusted by turning the respective adjusters. The rebound damping force adjuster 1 is located at the bottom of the rear suspension. ...

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 motorcy ...

Other materials:

To sensor removal and installation
Removal Remove the ap sensor. Refer to “ap sensor removal and installation” .  Disconnect the coupler (1) and remove the to sensor (2). Installation Install the to sensor in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following point:  when installing the to s ...

Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head distortion Decarbonize the combustion chambers.  Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If readings exceed the ...

Generator inspection
Generator coil resistance Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the generator coupler (1). Measure the resistance between the three lead wires. If the resistance is out of specified value, replace the ...