Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Gearshift lever
This motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission which operates as shown. To shift properly, squeeze the clutch lever and close the throttle at the same time you operate the gearshift lever. Lift the gearshift lever to upshift and depress the lever to downshift.
Neutral is located between low and 2nd gear. When neutral is desired, depress or lift the lever halfway between low and 2nd gear.
Note
: when the transmission is in neutral, the green indicator light on the instrument panel will be lit.
However, even though the light is illuminated, cautiously release the clutch lever slowly to determine whether the transmission is positively in neutral.
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, pus ...
Rear brake pedal
Depressing the rear brake pedal
will apply the rear disk brake. The
brake light will be illuminated
when the rear brake is operated. ...
Other materials:
Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the intervals
specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the ...
Fuel pump components
Fuel level gauge
Fuel pressure regulator assembly
O-ring
Joint
Fuel pump
Fuel pump case
Fuel mesh filter
10
N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply engine oil.
Apply grease.
Do not reuse.
...
Regulated voltage inspection
Inspect the regulated voltage in the following
procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Start the engine and keep it running at 5 000 r/min
with the dimmer switch turned hi position.
Measure the dc vo ...