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:

Air valve removal and installation
Removal Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation”  and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .  Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” . Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel. Installation Install th ...

Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” . Cylinder head distortion Decarbonize the combustion chambers.  Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If readings exceed the ...

Inspection before riding
Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride. Refer to the table on page 4-4 for check items. For further details, refer to the inspec· ...