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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Brake system inspection
Inspect brake system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Inspect brake hose and brake fluid every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a glycol-based brake flui ...

Instrument panel
The fuel indicator light 8,12,13 Lcd's and tachometer needle work as follows to confirm their function when the ignition switch is turned to the "on" position. The fuel indicator light 8,12 and 13 come on for 3 seconds.  All lcd segments display for 3 seconds. &nbs ...

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 ...