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 ...

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Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:  remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the cooling fan relay (1). First check the insulation between “a” and “b” terminals with tester. Then ap ...

Front turn signal light removal and installation
Removal Remove the screw. Disconnect the front turn signal coupler (1).  Remove the turn signal light assembly (2). Installation Install the front turn signal light in the reverse order of removal. ...

Water pump removal and installation
Removal Note before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and s ...