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:
Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” .
Carbon brush
Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or
smoothness in the brush holder.
If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush
holder set with a new one.
Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a
v ...
Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating
temperature.
To adjust the idle speed:
Lift the fuel tank by referring to
the air cleaner section.
Start the engine and warm it
up by running at idling speed
for 10 minutes in summer
(where ambie ...
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 ...