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:

Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation
Note the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator cannot be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. Removal Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d .  Remove the plate (1).  Remove the oil pan ...

Rear brake pedal construction
Footrest bracket no. 2 Footrest bracket no. 1 Rear brake peda Footrest holder Footrest 35 N·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft) 23 N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft) 18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m, 13.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. Apply thread lock to the ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...