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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Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows: Throttle cable play “a” 2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In) Remove the boot (1).  Loosen the lock-nu ...

Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b .  Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...

Specifications
Service data Wattage unit: w Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Rear lighting system construction”  “license plate light components”  “reflex reflector construction” Reference: for the ...