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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Voltage check
If voltage is supplied to the circuit being checked, voltage check can be used as circuit check.  With all connectors/couplers connected and voltage applied to the circuit being checked, measure voltage between each terminal and body ground.  If measurements were taken as shown ...

Clutch lever position switch inspection
Inspect the clutch lever position switch in the following procedures:  disconnect the clutch lever position switch lead wires (1). Inspect the clutch lever position switch for continuity with the tester. If any abnormality is found, replace the switch with a new one. S ...

Balancer shaft disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Disassembly Remove the balancer shaft. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .  Remove the washers, balancer gear and dampers from the shaft. Assembly Assembly is in the re ...