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:
License plate light bulb replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Remove the license plate light mounting nuts.
Remove the lens cover (1) by removing the screws.
Re ...
Front brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for a ...
Fuses
The main fuse is located under
the front seat. To access the fuse,
remove the seat by referring to
the seat lock and helmet
holders.
The fuses are located inside the
left fairing. One 1 oa and one 15a
spare fuses are provided inside
the fuse box.
They are designed to open when ...