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 ...

Front fork removal and installation
Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Removal Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . ...

Noise emission control system description
Tampering with the noise control system prohibited: local law or federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:  the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design in ...