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:

Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .  Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1). Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special tools. Special tool (a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover (12 mm)) ...

Clutch components
Clutch pressure plate Clutch push piece No. 1 Drive plate (8 pcs.) No. 3 Driven plate (0 – 2 pcs.) No. 1 Driven plate (5 – 7 pcs.) No. 2 Driven plate (1 pc.) No. 2 Drive plate (1 pc.) Spring washer Spring washer seat Clutch sleeve hub Seat ...

Rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly
Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” . Disassembly Disconnect the reservoir hose (1).  Remove the lock-nut (2). Remove the brake hose connector (3) and o-ring (4). Special tool : 09900–06108 (snap ring remover (close type)) Pu ...