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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Starter button inspection
Inspect the starter button in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1). Inspect the starter button for continuity with the tester. If ...

Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:  remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .  Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one. ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Rear lighting system construction” Special tool ...