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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Hazard switch inspection
Inspect the hazard switch in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1). (Yellow) Inspect the hazard switch for continuity with the tes ...

Excva removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Connect the special tool (mode select switch) to the dealer mode coupler. Refer to “self-diagnostic procedures” in section 1a . After tur ...

Cooling system inspection
Inspect cooling system every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) Replace engine coolant every 2 years Engine coolant level inspection Hold the motorcycle vertically.  Check the engine coolant level by observing the “f” and “l” lines on the engine coolant reservoir tank. If the level i ...