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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Cooling fan inspection
Cooling fan operating temperature standard (on → off): approx. 100 ?‹C (212 ƒ‹f) (off → on): approx. 105 ?‹C (221 ƒ‹f) Inspect the cooling fan in the following procedures:  disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (1). Test the cooling fan motor for load ...

Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:  remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” .  Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2) as shown. Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap. If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...

Speed sensor removal and installation
Removal Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the speed sensor lead wire coupler (1). Remove the speed sensor (2). Installation Install the speed sensor in the reverse order of removal. Pay atte ...