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:

Starter motor components
O-ring Housing end (inside) O-ring Starter motor case Armature Housing end (outside) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) 4 N·m (0.4 Kgf-m, 3.0 Lbf-ft) 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to sliding surface Apply moly ...

Fuel discharge amount inspection
Keep away from fire or spark.  Spilled gasoline should be wiped off immediately.  Work in a well-ventilated area. Inspect the fuel discharge amount in the following procedures:  lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank remo ...

Air cleaner element removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Remove the air cleaner box cover (1). Remove the air cleaner element (2). Installation Installation is in the reverse order of removal. ...