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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Vehicle identification number
The frame serial number or V.I.N. (Vehicle identification number) “a” is stamped on the right side of the steering head tube. The engine serial number “b” is located on the lower crankcase. These numbers are required especially for registering the machine and ordering spare parts. ...

Starter relay inspection
Inspect the starter relay in the following procedures:  remove the starter relay. Refer to “starter relay removal and installation” .  Apply 12 v to “a” and “b” terminals and check for continuity between the positive and negative terminals using the multi-circuit tester. If th ...

Front fork removal and installation
Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Removal Remove the front wheel. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . ...