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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Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure: Minor adjustment Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play. Major adjustment Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...

Ckp sensor inspection
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a . Ckp sensor peak voltage Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1). Note be sure that all of the couplers are connect ...

Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:  remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the cooling fan relay (1). First check the insulation between “a” and “b” terminals with tester. Then ap ...