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:
Clutch installation
Install the primary driven gear assembly (1).
Caution
if it is difficult to install the primary driven
gear, rotate the crankshaft.
Be sure to engage the oil pump drive
sprocket with the primary driven gear.
Install the spacer (2) and bea ...
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 ...
Side-stand removal and installation
Removal
Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
Caution
do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes.
Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely.
Remove the side-stand as shown in the side-stand construction.
Refer to ...