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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Stp sensor adjustment
Adjust the stp sensor in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” in section 1d . Disconnect the stva lead wire coupler (1). Insert the needle pointed probes to the stp sensor coupler (between y/w a ...

Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation
Removal Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .  Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and water air bleed hose (2).  Remove ...

Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket. Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .  Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race using a chisel. Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing races using ...