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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Specifications
Service data Wheel unit: mm (in) Tire Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Front wheel components”  “front wheel assembly construction”  “rear wheel components”  “rear wheel assembly c ...

Lower light bulb
Turn the socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it. Turn the socket 2 counterclockwise and remove it.  Remove the bulb 3 from the socket. Caution Oil from your skin may damage the headlight bulb or shorten its life. Grasp the new bulb with a c ...

Sprocket mounting drum dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d .  Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly (1). Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” (page 3a- 3). Remove the ...