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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Starter button inspection
Inspect the starter button in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1). Inspect the starter button for continuity with the tester. If ...

Pair reed valve removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .  Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Remove the pair control solenoid valve (1) along with the ...

Precautions
Precautions for engine electrical device Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1) and “precautions for electrical circuit service” in section 00 (page 00-2). Component location Engine electrical components location Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a . Dia ...