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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Isc valve preset and opening initialization
When removing or replacing the isc valve, set the isc valve to the following procedures:  turn the ignition switch on.  Set up the sds tool. (Refer to the sds operation manual for further details.)  Click the “active control”.  Click the “isc learned value reset” (1) ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Handlebar components”  “steering components”  “steering damper construction” Special tool ...

Valve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust valves are machined to three different angles. The seat contact surface is cut at 45°. Intake valve Exhaust valve Caution  the valve seat contact area must be inspected after e ...