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:

Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .  Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid in a ...

Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .  Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1). Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special tools. Special tool (a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover (12 mm)) ...

Swingarm removal and installation
Removal Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .  Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose clamp (1). Remove the brake ho ...