Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger. Follow the guidelines below to carry a passenger or cargo:
- balance the load between the left and right side of the motorcycle and fasten it securely.
- Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible.
- Do not attach large or heavy items to the handlebars, front forks or rear fender.
- Check that both tires are properly inflated to the specified tire pressure for your loading conditions. Refer to page 7-31.
- Improperly loading your motorcycle
can reduce your ability to
balance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride at reduced speeds, less than 130 km/h (80 mph), when the cargo is loaded or accessory is fitted.
- Adjust suspension setting as necessary.
Loading limit
Warning
Overloading or improper loading
can cause lose of motorcycle
control and this may result
in an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the vehicle unsafe or
illegal. Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area.
The frame of this motorcycle i ...
Other materials:
Front fork components
Front fork cap
O-ring
Rebound damping force adjuster rod
Compression damping force adjuster rod
Piston rod nut
O-ring
Piston ring
Rod guide case
Spring
Piston rod
Spring collar b
Spring
Spring collar a
Slide bushing
Outer tu ...
Valve guide replacement
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the valves. Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .
Using the valve guide remover, drive the valve guide
out toward the intake or exhaust camshaft side.
Special tool
(a): 09916–43211 (valve ...
Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b-
2).
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Disassembly
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...