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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Front brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Removal Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” .  Disconnect the front brake light switch coupler (1).  Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt (2) on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid.  Remove the brake hose union bolt (2). ...

Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:  remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .  Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one. ...

Injection timing description
Injection time (injection volume) The factors to determine the injection time include the basic fuel injection time, which is calculated on the basis of the intake air pressure, engine speed and throttle opening angle, and various compensations. These compensations are determined according to ...