Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Ignition switch
The ignitionr switch has 4 positions:
"Off" position
All electrical circuits are cut off.
The engine will not start. The key can be removed.
"On" position
The ignition circuit is completed and the engine can run. The headlight and taillight will automatically turn on. The key cannot be removed in this position.
Note
: start the engine promptly after turning the key to the "on" position, or the battery will lose power due to consumption by the headlight and taillight.
"Lock" position
All electrical circuits are off. The key can be removed and the steering will be locked. Turn the steering all the way to the left and push down the key and turn it to the "lock" position.
"P" (parking) position
Taillight will come on to increase visibility for temporary road side parking at night. The key can be removed and the steering will be locked.
 Warning
Moving the motorcycle while the steering is locked can be hazardous. You could lose your balance and fall, or you could drop the motorcycle. Stop the motorcycle and place it on the side stand before locking the steering. Never attempt to move the motorcycle when the steering is locked. |
Note
: the key hole can be covered by turning the lid for antitheft purpose.
Turn the ignition switch to "lock" position and change the lid hole position when leaving your motorcycle.
Align the lid hole position with the key hole position when inserting the key.
Key
Two keys come with this motorcycle.
Keep the spare key in a safe
place. An identifying number is
stamped on the plate. Use this
number when making a replacement
key.
Please write down yo ...
Instrument panel
The fuel indicator light 8,12,13
Lcd's and tachometer needle
work as follows to confirm their
function when the ignition switch
is turned to the "on" position.
The fuel indicator ...
Other materials:
Horn inspection
Note
if the horn sound condition is normal, it is not
necessary to inspect the horn button
continuity.
Horn button inspection
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch lead ...
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 ...
Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.
Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
Caution
do not use hig ...