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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Front turn signal light bulb replacement
Caution when you touch the bulb with your bare hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol or soap water to prevent premature bulb failure. Remove the turn signal light assembly.  Remove the socket (1) by turning it counterclockwise. Repla ...

Starter clutch inspection
Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” . Starter clutch Install the starter driven gear onto the starter clutch.  Turn the starter driven gear by hand to inspect the starter clutch for a smooth movement. The gear turns in one direction only. If a large resistance is felt ...

General description
Fuel injection system description Fuel system The fuel delivery system consists of the fuel tank (1), fuel pump (2), fuel filter (3), fuel feed hose (4), fuel delivery pipes (5) including fuel injectors (6) and (7), fuel pressure regulator (8). There is no fuel return hose. The fuel in the fu ...