Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Gearshift lever construction

Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Disconnect the gear position swi ...

Gearshift lever height inspection and adjustment

Inspect and adjust the gearshift lever height in the following procedures:  inspect the gearshift lever height “a” between the lever top and footrest. Adjust the gearshift lever height i ...

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Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch cable play according to the following procedure: Minor adjustment Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1 to provide the specified play. Major adjustment Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...

Lower light bulb
Turn the socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it. Turn the socket 2 counterclockwise and remove it.  Remove the bulb 3 from the socket. Caution Oil from your skin may damage the headlight bulb or shorten its life. Grasp the new bulb with a c ...

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 motorcycle. The following guidelines explain proper break-in procedures. Maximum engine speed recommen ...