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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Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. Steering stem lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft) Stee ...

Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following procedures:  by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).  Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .  Check to make sure that the cabl ...

Front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .  Remove the dust seals using the special tool. Special tool (a): 09913–50121 (oil seal remover) Remove the wheel bearings using the special tool. Special tool (b): 099 ...