Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Carrying a passenger
Before you invite someone to be a passenger on your motorcycle, you need to be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle operation. Adjust tire pressures and suspension according to the tire pressure and loading section and the suspension section of this manual.
The passenger should always hold onto your waist or hips, or onto the seat strap or grab bar, as equipped. Ask your passenger not to make any sudden movements.
When you lean going around a corner, the passenger should lean with you. The passenger should always keep his or her feet on the footrests, even when you are stopped at a light.
To help prevent burn injuries, warn your passenger not to contact the muffler when mounting or dismounting your motorcycle.
Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
Downshift through the gears
as road ...
Other materials:
Turn signal light
To replace the turn signal light
bulb, follow these directions.
Remove screw and take off
the lens.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
Caution
Overtightening the screws may
cause the le ...
Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”
and “rear wheel rela ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction”
Special tool
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