Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Controls, equipment and adjustments

Engine coolant solution

Use engine coolant that is com· patible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water at a 50:50 mixture ratio for engine coolant solution. An engine coolant mixture other than 50:50 can ...

Location of parts

ciutch lever  left handlebar switches indicator lights tachometer ignition switch front brake fluid reservoir  right handlebar switches throttle grip  front brake ...

Other materials:

Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter Replace oil filter initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...

If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their brakes or haven't learned to swerve to avoid an accident. Many inexperienced riders (and too many seasoned riders) use only their rear brake in an emergency, resulting in unnecessary impacts in some cases and unnecessarily high impact speeds in other case ...

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal. ...